Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 2, 2008 James L. Quinton James L. Quinton, 52, of 1700 Swanson No. 3, Rock Springs, died on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A lifelong resident of Reliance and Rock Springs, Mr. Quinton died following a sudden illness. He was born on April 30, 1955, in Rock Springs, the son of James and Delma Cooper Quinton. Mr. Quinton attended school in Rock Springs and was a Rock Springs High School graduate with the class of 1973. He was employed by Peak Security Systems as a Security Officer and Had worked there for seven and one half years. He was a member of Victory Christian Fellowship. His interests included spending time with his nieces and nephews, his church and studying the Bible. Survivors include his father, James Quinton of Reliance; two brothers, Dean Quinton and wife Jan of Rock Springs and James R. Adams of Oakdale, Calif.; four aunts; one uncle; several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Delma Quinton, who died on Dec. 24, 1994; one sister, Betty Jo Hendrix; one brother, Earl Adams; and his maternal and paternal grandparents. Funeral Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, 2008, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral chapel, Thursday afternoon from 4-8 p.m. and again on Friday one hour prior to services. The family of James L. Quinton will be receiving relatives and friends at 365 "H" St., Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 5, 2008 DAISY B. CLEMENT Funeral services for Daisy B. Clement were conducted on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, Green River. Interment was conducted in the Riverview Cemetery. Clement, 91, of Green River died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. A longtime resident of Green River and former resident of Alabama, Mrs. Clement had been in ill health for several years. She was born March 9, 1918, in Hackleburg, Ala., the daughter of Roscoe and Jenny Burleson. She attended schools in Hackleburg. She was employed for many years as a welder at the Ecko Factory that made pots, pans and utensils. She retired in 1978. Survivors include one son, Richard Clement of Green River; one daughter, Lurra Jean Ciabattari of West Chicago, Ill., two brothers, R.C. Burleson and Thomas Burleson of Cullman Ala.; four sisters, Girtha Armstrong and Chlorine Nelson, both of Chicago, Betty Rucker of Hackleburg and Hazel Weatherly of Hamilton, Ala.; five grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Betty Jean; and three brothers. --- Fox Funeral Home, Jan 10, 2008 Trilla Lee Roberts Trilla Lee Roberts, 48, of Rock Springs, died Thursday, January 9, 2007 at her home in Rock Springs after a lengthy illness. She was a residence of Rock Springs since 1978, then moved to Longwood, Florida for 10 years before recently returning to Rock Springs. She was born September 25, 1959 in Gallipolis, Ohio, the daughter of Denny Lonzo Roberts and Ruth Simmons Roberts. She attended school at Washington Elementary and Gallia Academy in Ohio. She also attended Western Wyoming Community College in Rock Springs, Casper Community College and earned her diesel mechanic certificate. She was a member of the Women’s Business Council and AA. She was also a member of the Pentecostal Church. Her interests were Harley Davidson motorcycles, cars, her grandchildren (who called her “Ducky”), and a beloved dog Butch. She was an Indian culture spiritualist. Survivors include her mother, Ruth E. Simmons of Rock Springs; lifelong friend and father of her daughter Sarah, Chuck Outlan of Deltona Beach, Florida; daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Roberts Outlan-Delmarco and husband Staff Sargent “TJ” of Ft. Fayetteville Military Base, North Carolina; brother, Walter David Woodyard of Crown City, Ohio; sisters, Virginia Elizabeth “Beth” Williams and E. Dorlee Woodyard Collins-Brown and husband Jeffrey Lynn all of Rock Springs; five grandchildren, Kyle, Josh, Hanna, Max, and Noah of Ft. Fayetteville, NC; uncles, Rex Lee Robert Gallipolis, Ohio, and Charles “Pete” Kerwood of Richmond, Virginia; numerous aunts and cousins; nieces Angela Nycole Collins and husband Trevor Hicks, Taunie Rachelle Williams of Rock Springs; great niece, Tiara Dorlee Elizabeth Collins of Clearfield, Utah; nephews, Tyler Troy Williams and Brian Scott Brown both of Rock Springs, Adam Hamson of Clearfield, Utah, and “Little” Allen David Woodyard; great nephews, Pryce Ally Skiles of Rock Springs, Akkadian D.E. Collins, Angelius D.E. Collins of Clearfield, Utah and others; special “Dad” Walter Woodyard, Jr. of Crown City, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her father, grandparents, Clara and Roy Roberts, Virginia Kerwood, and John Simmons, great-grandparents, Sarah Carroll Freeman, Richard and Laura Kerwood. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 14, 2008 at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. Friends and family may call one hour prior to the services. Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Casper Star Tribune, Jan 11, 2008 Ida “Arlene” Pivik A memorial to celebrate the life of Ida "Arlene" Pivik, 83, will be announced this spring when flowers are in bloom. She died Jan. 5, 2008, at the Wyoming Medical Center with her family by her side. Cremation has taken place. Born Aug. 29, 1924, in the small coal-mining town of Hudson, she was the daughter of Joseph H. and Mary Schlevar Pivik. She spent most of her childhood in Rock Springs, graduating from high school in 1944. She then worked for the Bell Telephone Co. before being employed as a city radio operator for many years in Rock Springs. She was immensely proud of her service working as a foreman with Allied Chemical for many years. Being the daughter of a coal miner taught her to work hard, to value family heritage, to love and cherish her family and friends, and to serve her Lord. She loved her work and was a member of the 1968 Coal Camp Committee, which was instrumental in developing the Railroad Park in Rock Springs. In 1985 she retired and spent her days serving the Holy Spirit Catholic Parish, tending to her garden, taking trips to Wendover, Utah, and being around those she loved. Her passion for the outdoors was never-ending as she enjoyed fishing, camping, golfing, gardening, bowling on a national level and spending time with family. Survivors include her brother, Stan Pivik of Rock Springs; her sister, Pauline Pivik Taubert of Casper; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Mary Pivik, and a brother, Joseph Pivik. Memorials may be directed to Holy Spirit Catholic Parish, Box 6038, Rock Springs, WY 82903; or to Meals on Wheels. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 12, 2008 GIANNI MICHEAL FORNENGO SEATTLE - Graveside services for Gianni Micheal Fornengo were conducted on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008, at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Fornengo, infant son of Michael and Ashley Shears Fornengo, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007, at the Swedish Medical Center in Seattle. He was born Nov. 8, 2007, in Seattle. Survivors include his parents; a twin brother, Angelo Daniel Fornengo of Seattle; maternal grandparents, Dan and Denise Shears of Green River; paternal grandparents, Mike and Julie Fornengo of Green River; maternal great-grandparents, Darton and Rozan Weich of Jackson Hole; paternal great-grandmother, Barbara Fornengo of St. George, Utah; uncles, Cody Fornengo and Levi Forengo, both of Rock Springs, and one aunt, Janette Shears of Green River. He was preceded in death by his maternal great grandparents, Frank and Vertie Shears and John and Evelyn Scott; and paternal great-grandfather, James Fornengo. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 12, 2008 VIRGINIA GOLDEN PACK OSSELTON Funeral services for Virginia Golden Pack Osselton were conducted on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, Rock Springs. Interment followed at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Osseiton, 99, of Rock Springs, died Thursday, Dec 27, 2007, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Osselton died following a lengthy illness. She was born Sept. 28, 1908, in Cumberland, the daughter of Noah and Barbara Pack. She attended school in Cumberland. She married Thomas Scotty Osselton on June 30, 1954, in Evanston. He preceded her in death on May 6, 2001. Mrs. Osselton was employed as a waitress for many years at the Park Hotel and Western Cafe. Her interests included camping with her husband, fishing, gardening and cooking. She is survived by one son, John Lewis of Green River; one daughter, Barbara Bartholomew of Pocatello Idaho; grandsons, Tommy Bartholomew and wife Pat of Jackson, Lew Bartholomew of Seattle and Dennis and Tony Lewis of Green River; granddaughters, GiGi Bartholomew of Idaho Falls, Idaho and Mane Lewis of Arkansas; one great granddaughter, Vandy Charles of Jackson; one great-grandson, Allen Bartholomew of Jackson; sister-in-law, Margaret Reay and husband Stan of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews, including John Reay of Rock Springs. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother; sister; husbands, John Lewis Sr. and Tom "Scotty” Osselton; daughter-in-law, Nancy Lewis; son-in-law, Lew Bartholomew; brother-in-law, George and wife Helen Osselton; and brother-in-law, John Reay Sr. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 12, 2008 JULIA URSULA SELIG PINEDALE - Julia Ursula Selig, 77, of 333 N Bridger Ave., Pinedale died Wednesday Dec. 5, 2007, at the Sublette Retirement Center in Pinedale. A longtime resident of Pinedale and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Selig died following a lengthy illness. She was born May 29, 1931, in Centerville, Iowa, the daughter of Alfonso and Victoria Kennis. She attended schools in Rock Springs. She married Andrew Selig on Nov. 3, 1962, in Rock Springs. He preceded her in death on Sept. 23, 1983. Mrs. Selig was a member of Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include one brother, Vince Kennis and wife Trudy of Rock Springs; one niece, Chris Calhoun and husband Milton of Rock Springs; two nephews, Steve Kennis and Mark Kennis and wife Shelley, all of Rock Springs; two stepsons, David Selig of Montana and John Selig of Washington; six stepdaughters, Lorna Wilson of Oregon, Charlotte Alcorn of California, Becky Sparre of Oregon and Mary Selig, Stephanie Selig and Veronica Hobbs, all of Washington; and several step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and her brothers and sisters. Cremation has taken place. Inurnment followed at the Mountain View Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Jan 16, 2008 Ronald Leo Gunyan Sr. Ronald Leo Gunyan, Sr., 83, Rock Springs, passed away Jan. 11, 2008, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County following a lengthy illness. He was born on Dec. 14, 1924, in Rock Springs, the son of the late Benjamin Nathan and Lillian Geneva Cashmere Gunyan. He attended schools in Rock Springs and married Rosetta Louise Manlove in Quincy, Ill., in 1946. He was employed as a mechanic for Debernardi Construction for 36 years until his retirement. His interests included hunting, fishing, camping, gardening, spending time with family and friends, and pacifying his wife for 61 years. He disliked long-winded preachers. Survivors include his wife Rosetta Gunyan; four sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Barbara Gunyan, Myron and Lynda Gunyan, Richard and Ann Gunyan, and Michael and Peggy Gunyan, all of Rock Springs; four daughters, Sharon Gunyan of Casper, Frances Jennings and husband Floyd of Rock Springs, Bernadette Trujillo and husband Danny of Rock Springs, and Lillian Dominguez and husband Javier of Belen, N.M.; one brother, Jack Gunyan of Rock Springs; 31 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Gerald and Wayne Gunyan; one granddaughter Crystal Jennings, two brothers, Bob Gunyan and Richard Gunyan; six sisters, Eileen Washam, Verna Chabre, Betty Hoffman, Florence Markisich, Lila Kettering and Dorothy Corder. Funeral services will be tomorrow at 11 a.m. at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Arlen Hughes will conduct the services. Friends may call at the chapel today from 4 to 8 p.m. and again tomorrow morning one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Mountain View Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Jan 16, 2008 Russell Leon Smalstig Sr. Russell Leon Smalstig Sr., 67, of Rock Springs passed away Jan. 14, 2008, at his home. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 35 years and former resident of East Detroit, Mich., Smalstig died following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born May 27, 1940, in Detroit, Mich., the son of Harold and Stella Ernhefeld Smalstig. Smalstig attended school in East Detroit, Mich., and was a graduate of East Detroit High School with the Class of 1958, He attended the South Macomb College for two years and continued his education at Casper where he received his Master Electrician license. He married the former Mary Lou Hudson in East Detroit, Mich., on September 10, 1960. When he moved to Wyoming from Michigan, Smalstig was employed by Motor City Electric in Green River. He later owned and operated Great Western Electric for seven years. He was also employed as an electrician at Pacific Power and Light for 19 years and retired in 2002. He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community, Fraternal Order of Eagles and DeLasalle Knights of Columbus. His interests included spending time with his family, hunting, fishing, golfing and watching sports. Survivors include his wife Mary Lou Smalstig of Rock Springs; three sons Russell L. Smalstig Jr. and wife Ruby of Pryor, Okla., William H. Smalstig Sr. and wife Anita of Katy, Texas, and Kevin M. Smalstig and wife Lynn of Humble, Texas; two daughters Cindy M. Smalstig and Kelly A. McGovern and husband Richard, all of Rock Springs; one brother Roy Smalstig and wife Dorothy of Prudenville, Mich.; one sister Shirley Jankowy and husband Jim of St. Clair Shores, Mich.; 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway in Rock Springs. A parish rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Friday at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Interment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Friends may call at the church on Friday from 4-7 p.m. and on Saturday at the church until time of funeral services. The family of Russell Leon Smalstig respectfully suggests that donations in his memory be made to Hospice of Sweetwater County, 809 Thompson Street, Suite D, Rock Springs, WY 82901 or Cowboys Against Cancer, 1893 Dewar Drive, Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 19, 2008 HERSHEL S. PRAYTOR JR. Funeral services for Hershel S. Praytor Jr., were conducted on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel. Interment followed at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Praytor Jr., 46, of 24 Stassinos Ranch Road, Rock Springs, died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center, Green River. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and Green River, Praytor died following a battle with brain cancer. He was born Feb. 25, 1961, in Neubuecke, Germany, the son of Hershel S. Praytor and Ursula Zinsmeister Praytor. He attended schools in Rock Springs. He worked as a toolpusher, starting in the oil and gas industry when he was 14. His interests included fishing, riding four-wheelers and Harleys, snow machines, hunting and his friends and family. Survivors include his mother, Ursula Zombro and husband Dan of Laughlin, Nev.; one daughter, Madison R. Praytor of Green River; two brothers, Roger V. Praytor and David Andrew Praytor, both of Florida; one sister, Donna Biart and husband Wayne of Weatherford, Texas; his wife, Barbara Praytor of Green River, one grandchild, Lexi Moses of Rock Springs; friend and former wife, Casey Callahan-Hager; friends, Jim Stassinos and family from Rock Springs; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Hershel S. Praytor; one son, Michaels Moses; and an uncle, Grady Praytor. --- Green River Star, Jan 23, 2008 Edythe Dunn Edythe Dunn, 89, of Rock Springs passed away Jan. 18, 2008, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Dunn passed away following a lengthy illness with her family by her side. She was born June 5, 1918, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Anton and Ida Corazza Visintainer. Dunn attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1936. She married Edwin Dunn, Jr. in Rock Springs on Aug. 1, 1936, and he preceded her in death March 24, 1993, in Aurora, Colo. Dunn spent many years serving her church by teaching children, arranging and helping with funeral dinners and visiting with the sick and elderly. She enjoyed cooking for her family, camping and fishing with her husband and visiting with her friends. Survivors include one son Tony Dunn and wife Dorothy of Green River; one daughter Amy Sims and husband David of Rock Springs; brother-in-law Ernest Dunn and wife Anne of Rock Springs; and one sister-in-law Mary Dunn of Rock Springs; four grandchildren, Drew Dunn, Joni Holubar and husband Martin, Debi Kovick and husband Mont and Susan Reynolds and husband Barry; six great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and four sisters. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. The family of Edythe Dunn respectfully request that donations in her memory be made to the Holy Spirit Catholic Community, P.O. Box 6038, Rock Springs, WY 82901 or a charity of the donor's choice. --- Casper Star Tribune, Jan 24, 2008 Dora L. Metelko Following cremation at the Vase White Mountain Crematory, memorial services for Dora L. Metelko, 92, will be scheduled at a later date. She died Jan. 20, 2008, at the Sage View Care Center following a lengthy illness. She was born on March 6, 1915, in Oakley, the daughter of Fred and Olivia Dona Julian. She attended school in Rock Springs and was a Rock Springs High School graduate with the class of 1933. She married John L. Metelko on Oct. 10, 1940, in Rock Springs, at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; step-father, Ben Tomasi; sisters, Alice Canestrini, Anna Canestrini and Lena Reinmiller. --- Green River Star, Jan 24, 2008 James A. Daniel Sr. James A. Daniel, Sr., 75, of Rock Springs, died Tuesday evening at his home after having been in ill health for the past several years. He was born Aug. 18, 1932, in Clarksville, Arkansas, the son of the late Howard and Ruby Rhett Daniel. He attended school in Superior, and was a 1950 graduate of Superior High School. He married the former Betty Jean Welsh in Rock Springs in 1955 at the Methodist Church. He was a United States Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was employed as a powerhouse operator and later a foreman at Stauffer Chemical where he worked for 25 years and retired in 1989. His interests were spending time at the family cabin in Pinedale, and he was an avid Denver Bronco's fan, fisherman and hunter. Survivors include his wife of Rock Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, James A. and Jane Daniel of Rock Springs; two daughters Malinda “Linny” Jereb and LeAnne Cordova and husband Alex (T.C.) all of Rock Springs; one sister, Monetta Parr of Rock Springs; one aunt, Mary Ellen Morris of Rock Springs, and others from Arkansas and Oklahoma; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, William Lawrence Daniel; his father and mother-in-law Boots and Tune Welsh and two brothers-in-law, Ted Welsh and Russell L. Parr, Sr.; one nephew, Russell L. Parr, Jr. and one niece, Cynthia Lynn Parr. Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Rev. Mary Ann Dimand will conduct the services. Interment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel on Friday from 4 until 6 p.m. and on Saturday one hour prior to services. The family of James A. Daniel, Sr. respectfully suggests that donations in his memory be made to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, Dialysis Unit, P.O. Box 1339, Rock Springs, Wyoming 82902 or Hospice of Sweetwater County, 809 Thompson Street, Suite D, Rock Springs, Wyoming 82901 or K.D. Foundation for Juvenille Diabetics, Rock Springs National Bank, P.O. Box 880, Rock Springs, Wyoming 82902 Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, January 26, 2008 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street, Rock Springs, Wyoming. Reverend Mary Ann Dimand will conduct the services. Interment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel on Friday from 4:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. and on Saturday one hour prior to services. Pallbearers: Alex Cordova, Richard Klein, James Klein, Dusty Jereb, Larry Jereb and Michael L. Parr. The family suggests donations in his memory be made to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, Dialysis Unit, P.O. Box 1339, Rock Springs, or Hospice of Sweetwater County, or K.D. Foundation for Juvenile Diabetics. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 26, 2008 STEPHEN LARRY BECK A mass of Christian burial for Stephen Larry Beck was celebrated on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. Father Tom Sheridan officiated. Interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Beck, 71, of 550 Clark St., Green River, died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He had been a longtime resident of Green River and former resident of McKinnon. He was born Nov. 11, 1936, in Vernal, Utah, the son of Lawrence Beck and Beatrice E. Edwards Beck. He attended schools in Manila, Utah, and graduated from Manila High School with the class of 1954. He married Carol Lorraine Hibler on Aug. 22, 1956. Beck worked as an operator for El Paso Natural Gas and Northwest Pipeline for 18 years until his retirement in 1976. He was a member of the Lions Club of Daggett County and the Knights of Columbus. His interests included hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include his wife, Carol Lorraine Beck; mother, Beatrice Beck of McKinnon; one son, Larry Michael Beck of Gillette; two daughters, Becky Sue Gomez and husband David of Green River and Lorrie Anne Peterson and husband Erik of Edwards, Colo.; two brothers, Milton Beck of McKinnon and Ronnie Beck of Green River; one sister, May Benson of Newton, Utah; seven grandchildren, Jeiremy Gomez and wife Emily. Nathan Gomez, Kristian Brownlee and husband Luke, Leslie Peterson, Karlie Peterson, Bevan Beck and Megan Beck; three great-grandchildren, Skylee Gomez, Malea Gomez and Grace Gomez; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father. --- Rapid City Journal, Jan 27, 2008 Henry J. “Duke” Maicki III BLACK HAWK - Henry J. "Duke" Maicki, III, 50 Black Hawk, S. Dak., died Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at his home, following a sudden illness. He was a loving father, son, brother, nephew, uncle and friend who will be greatly missed. Duke graduated from Rock Springs, Wyoming High School, attended Chadron St. College and the University of Wyoming where he played varsity football. He was a gifted athlete and an avid sports fan. He was also a talented and accomplished artist. He was a client of Behavior Management for over 20 years, volunteered at the YMCA and was proud of his job at Sam's Club. Duke was a gentle and polite soul who was always thoughtful of others. His spirit will always be remembered as a teacher to us all. While he was faced with the daily stigma associated with mental illness, we should all follow his example by treating others with kindness, dignity and respect. Survivors include a daughter, Tia Anderson, Rock Springs, WY, his father, Henry J. Maicki Jr., Black Hawk, brother, Mathew Maicki and his wife Jan, Rapid City and sisters, Julia and Mary Maicki, both of Long Beach, CA, nephews, Steven Maicki and Matt Maicki, of Phoenix, AZ, Jason Maicki, Spearfish, and niece, Rebecca Maicki, Bozeman, MT. He was preceded in death by his mother, C. Carol Maicki (former State Senator for Meade County) and his brother Scott Maicki. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 1:00 PM Tuesday, January 29th, at Our Lady of the Black Hills Catholic Church in Piedmont with Rev. Mark McCormick presiding. Inurnment will be at the Pine Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Rapid City. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be given as memorials, in the name of Duke Maicki, to NAMI (The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill), 2624 Hoefer Ave, Rapid City, S. Dak. 57701, attention, Tommie Leenknecht. Friends may offer condolences and sign the online guest register at www.osheimcatron.com. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 2, 2008 JEAN MOELLER ZUECK MESQUITE, Nev.--Jean Moeller Zueck, 68, of 910 McKeehan, Rock Springs, died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008, at her home in Mesquite, Nev. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Zueck died following a battle with cancer. She was born Sept. 2, 1939, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Rudy C. Moeller and Hannah O’Flaherty. She attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1957. She married Victor Zueck on Oct. 21, 1961, in Rock Springs. Mrs. Zueck was employed at Western Wyoming Community College for 27 years as secretary in the physical plant department. During this time she was selected as "Employee of the Month” and served on numerous committees. She was a member and past president of the R.S. Jayettes, an auxiliary of the wives of the Rock Springs Jaycees. She was past president of the Roosevelt School PTA and a member of the Desert Dames in Mesquite. Her interests included playing cards with her friends in Rock Springs and Mesquite, dancing, camping with family and vacationing in Cancun, Mexico. A few years ago, she and her husband became "Snowbirds”, living in both Rock Springs and Mesquite. Survivors include her husband, Victor Zueck; one son, David Zueck and wife Nanette of San Antonio; one daughter, Karla Carnahan of Rock Springs; one brother, Rudy Moeller and wife Lorna of St Augustine, Fla.; two sisters, Joyce Greenhaigh and husband Gary and Susan Moeller, all of Rock Springs; one brother-in-law, Aldo Zueck and wife Charlotte of Houston; four grandchildren, Natasha Zueck, Jaedon Carnahan, Alex Zueck and Kaleigh Zueck; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant son, Brain Alan; and one sister, Madelyn Jereb. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be announced this spring. --- Casper Star Tribune, Feb 5, 2008 Billy C. Newton Memorial services for Billy C. Newton, 82, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008, at Fox Funeral Home. Inurnment will take place in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. He died Feb. 2, 2008, at his home after a sudden illness. He was born Nov. 1, 1925, in Tahoka, Texas, the son of Willie E. Newton and Clara C. Poston Newton. He married Frances Johnson on Dec. 7, 1947, in Capulin, N.M. He had been employed with Questar Gas until his retirement in 1986. He was a member of the NRA and the Sons of the Republic of Texas. His interests included hunting, fishing, leather-working, and trap shooting. Survivors include his wife of Rock Springs; one son, Darryl Newton of Rock Springs; two daughters and their husbands, Brenda Smith of Rock Springs and Shanna Gamper of Reliance; one brother, Glenn Newton and his wife of Phoenix, Ariz.; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Newton, mother, Clara Lamance, stepfather, Frank Lamance, sister, Lena Newton, and son, Alan Newton. Cremation has taken place at Fox Crematory, Rock Springs. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations in his memory be made to a charity of the donor's choice. --- Pinedale Roundup, Feb 7, 2008 William F. (Bill) Meyer Funeral services for William F. (Bill) Meyer, 87, will be held at the Pinedale Auditorium on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008, at 2 p.m., with Father Wes Shields officiating. He died on Jan. 30 at his home in Pinedale, following a lengthy illness. Bill was born on January 22, 1921, in Rock Springs, Wyo. He was the oldest of eight children, of Fred and Alli Meyer. He grew up on the family ranch in Farson, Wyo., and graduated from the Eden Valley High School. After completing high school, he worked in construction until he joined the Seabees during World War II, where he served in North Africa and the Phillipines building airfields. After he returned home to Farson, he continued his work in construction, working for Northwest Construction Company. At that time he met Claudie Fitzpatrick of Pinedale, and in 1948, they were married at St. Andrews-in-the-Pines Episcopal Church. Bill and Claudie helped run the Farson Bar for four years. In 1957, Sandy, their daughter was born. In 1959, they moved to Pinedale and started the Pinedale Chevron Service Station and Wrecker Service, which Bill owned until 1985. In 1974, Bill was elected Sublette County Coroner and served for 25 years, and he also filled in as Justice of the Peace. At the same time, he ran the local funeral home. After his retirement, Bill and Claudie were active in the success of the local Food Basket. Bill was active in St. Andrews-in-the-Pines Episcopal Church, Past Master of Franklin Lodge #31, AF & AM, Past Patron of Pinedale Chapter #39, Order of the Eastern Star, Past Associate Guardian, Jobs Daughters Bethel #34, and a member of the Korein Shrine. He was a volunteer member of the Pinedale Ambulance Service, Search and Rescue and served as Chief of the Pinedale Volunteer Fire Department. Bill's love was his family and community, and he dedicated his life to serving both. He is survived by his wife, Claudie; daughter, Sandy of Pinedale; two sisters, Ruth Chesnovar of Farson and Dorothy Jordan of Dubois; two brothers, Kenneth Meyer of Thermopolis, Wyo., and Jim Meyer of Bountiful, Utah, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Ben and Bob Meyer, one sister, Millie Williams, and one son, Claude Fredrick Meyer. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established at the Pinedale Food Basket. Donations may be sent to the Food Basket, P.O. Box 34, Pinedale, WY 82941. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Covill Funeral Home, Pinedale. --- Green River Star, Feb 7, 2008 Mary Louise Yakimovich Mary Louise Yakimovich, 92, of Rock Springs passed away Jan. 31, 2008, at her home. A life long resident of Rock Springs, Yakimovich had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born on Jan. 12, 1916, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Joseph and Teresa Zaversnik. Yakimovich attended school in Rock Springs. She married Blondie Seneshale in Rock Springs, and he was killed in a mine accident. She later married Michael Yakimovich on Aug. 15, 1949, in Rock Springs, and he preceded her in death Oct. 22, 1994. Yakimovich had been employed by Sweetbriars as a part-time custodian. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community, St. Monica's Sodality and SNPJ Lodge. Her interests including collecting dolls, helping people, spending time with her family and friends, baking, growing cactus and Sunday rides. Survivors include two daughters Ruth Maio and husband Nunzi of Portland, Conn., and Yvonne Melson and husband Curt of Rock Springs; one brother Phil Zaversnik of Lewiston, Idaho; one sister Betty Jacobs of Newport, Wash.; nine grandchildren Maureen Duffy and husband Michael of Hebron, Conn., Kim Franklin and husband Steve of South Glastonbury, Conn., Alerica Martin, Joe Seneshale, Pierre Seneshale and David Seneshale and wife Billie, Michael Melson and Christopher Melson, all of Rock Springs, Laura Melson of Wallingford, Conn.; great-grandchildren Megan Duffy, Erin Duffy, Kelly Franklin, Michelle Franklin, Shelby Martin, Mikel Seneshale and Brandon Seneshale. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Michael Yakimovich; two sons August Seneshale and Michael Yakimovich, Jr; three brothers Louis Zaversnik, Frank Zaversnik and Joe Zaversnik; one sister Rose Hotchkiss and a sister in infancy. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Monday at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Interment was in St. Joseph's Cemetery. The family of Mary Louise Yakimovich respectfully suggests that donations in her memory be made to Holy Spirit Catholic Community, P.O. Box 6038, Rock Springs, or Young At Heart Senior Center, 538 Pilot Butte Avenue, Rock Springs. --- Casper Star Tribune, Feb 7, 2008 Edith Sunada GREEN RIVER- Funeral services for Edith Sunada, 86, will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008, at the Green River High School Auditorium. Interment will be in the Riverview Cemetery. Friends may call at the High School on Saturday one hour prior to services. She died Feb. 1, 2008, at her home following a sudden illness. She was born on Apr. 24, 1921, in Green River, the daughter of Morijiro and Toku Sunada. She attended school in Green River, and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1940. She later attended Quish Beauty School in Salt Lake City, Utah. She owned and operated Edith's Beauty Studio in Green River for forty years. She was a member of Union Congregational Church, the VFW for over fifty years, and the Golden Hour Senior Center. She was very active in serving the Food Bank of Green River. She served on the Green River Museum and Historical Society. Her interests included knitting, crocheting, doll making and scrap booking. She is survived by three sister-in-laws and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters Mary, Mae, Janet, Agnes and four brothers George, Kayo, Leo, Ray. The family of Edith Sunada respectfully suggests that donations in her memory be made to Green River Food Bank, 550 Uinta Drive, Green River, Wyoming. 82935. --- Fox Funeral Home, Feb 8, 2008 Katherine Tanner Green River - Katherine L. Tanner, 84, of Green River, died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, Rock Springs after a short illness. She was born March 4, 1923 in Devil’s Slide, Utah, the daughter of Zeldon Lee and Katie Marie Lowe Lee. Katherine grew up on Yellowcreek Ranch, south of Evanston, and attended schools in Evanston. She married William S. Tanner in Evanston on May 18, 1944. They resided on Railroad section at Carter and Church Buttes WY, where she cooked for section hands. They lived in Verne and Granger, WY, then after her retirement she moved to Green River to be closer to her daughters. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her interests included crocheting, telling stories of her youth, and visiting with family and friends. Survivors include two daughters; Doris DuPont and husband Tim, and Marie Cudney and husband Bill, all of Green River; two brothers, Henry Lee and wife Karen of Lyman, and Jack Lee and wife Shirley of Granger; six sisters, Veda Goodrick and companion Bill Underwood of Robertson, Beverly Boan and husband Joe of Lyman, June Blunk of Green River, Shirley Smith and husband Bert of Green River, Barbara Pilkington and husband Rex of Green River, Susie Frazier and husband Chuck of Green River; eight grandchildren, Troy Stout of Apache Junction, AZ, Dirk Stout of Mesa, AZ, Lisa Martin, JoDee Cudney, and Bill Cudney, all of Green River, Tim DuPont and wife Laura of Fairbanks, AK, Monique DuPont of North Glenn, CO, and Nicole Zuniga and husband Mario of Costa Rica; fourteen great -grandchildren, Janika, Kylie, and Chad Martin, Kenny, Clay, and Wyatt Cudney, Alex and Bailey Stout, Kaylie and Craig Hibbs, Wyatt, Morgan, and Cecelia DuPont, and Francesca Zuniga. She was preceded in death by her husband William Tanner, daughter Kathy Tanner, three brothers, Orin, Zeldon (Johnny) and Edison Lee, two sisters, Amelia Blasi, and Zella Davis. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 11, 2008 at the Lyman LDS Ward Chapel, 127 Main St., Lyman, Wyoming. Friends may call one hour prior to the services at the chapel on Monday. Interment will take place in the Lyman Cemetery, Lyman. --- Casper Star Tribune, Feb 8, 2008 Jeanne Marie Parmely GLENROCK - Funeral services for Glenrock resident Jeanne Marie Parmely, 87, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008, at Bustard Funeral Home. Interment will be in Highland Cemetery. After committal, there will be a reception at Dorn's Fireside. Viewing is today from 1 to 6 p.m., at the funeral home. She died Feb. 3, 2008, in Glenrock. She was born June 14, 1920, in Lander, the daughter of Lyle and Marie (DeFrance) Carr. She graduated with honors from Lander High School. In April 1942, she married Byron Parmely in Casper. She was a longtime prominent business owner and resident of Casper. She enjoyed camping, fine food, gambling and the finest things in life. Survivors include a son, Ronald Parmely of Arizona; five grandchildren, Denise Roe of Glendale, Ariz., Jody Hays of Gillette, Shelly Gallagher of Casper, Tonya Saidl of Phoenix and Ryan Hill of Surprise, Ariz.; 11 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren and life friend, Leon Howell. She was preceded in death by her husband, daughters, Vicki Hill and Valoree Geer; three grandchildren, two brothers, Lyle Carr Jr., and Leeland Carr and her parents. Memorials may be made to Glenrock Senior Center, Box 783, Glenrock, 82637. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 9, 2008 KATHLEEN FAY FLETCHER MALDONADO Funeral services for Kathleen Fay Fletcher Maldonado were conducted Monday, Feb. 4, 2008, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. Interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery. Maldonado, 63, of 95 E. Second N., Green River, died Monday, Jan. 28, 2008, at her home. A resident of Green River since 1967 and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Maldonado died following a sudden illness. She was born April 9, 1944, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Robert Young and Fay Jane Roberts Fletcher. She attended school in Rock Springs and was a 1963 graduate of Rock Springs High School. She attended Hollywood Beauty School in Salt Lake City from 1963-64. She married Carl Maldonado on Aug. 28, 1967. They later divorced. She was employed as a librarian at the Sweetwater County Library for 25 years and retired in 2005. Her interests included spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren; traveling and genealogy. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include her twin children, Carla LeFaivre and husband Mark of Rock Springs and Carl F. Maldonado and wife Tracy of Green River; one brother, Robert Fletcher and wife Edith of Rock Springs; one sister, Margie Shanks and husband Ron of Rock Springs; four grandchildren, Haley LeFaivre, Hunter LeFaivre, Hannah Maldonado and Gillian Maldonado; one sister-in-law, Gaye Fletcher of Pinedale; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Gilbert Fletcher. --- Green River Star, Feb 13, 2008 Katherine Marie Leturgey Katherine Marie Leturgey, 54, of Rock Springs, died on Jan. 19, 2008 at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City. A resident of Rock Springs for the past two years and former resident of Rawlins Leturgey died following a sudden illness. She was born on June 7, 1953 in Casper the daughter of Max and Shirlie Van Dyke. Leturgey attended school in Madera, Calif., and was a 1971 graduate of the Madera High School. Following graduation, Leturgey joined the United States Army. She married Gerald Leturgey in Rawlins on Oct. 28, 1995. Leturgey was employed at the Wyoming Penitentiary in Rawlins for five years. She progressed from an officer, to a corporal and then a sergeant. Leturgey also managed Flying-J and Loaf-n-Jug. She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Her interests included fishing, camping, shopping and spending time with her family. Survivors include her husband Gerald Leturgey of Rock Springs; stepmother Heather Van Dyke of Sonora, California; three sons Sean Nyland and wife Karen of Sacremento, Calif., Gerald Leturgey, Jr. and Paul James Ltturgey both of Hanna: four daughters Christine Hejduk of Green River; Holly Morgan and husband Tim; Cathleen Anderson and Christine Nyland all of Rock Springs; two brothers Max Van Dyke of Bakersfield, Calif., and C.J. Van Dyke of Sacremento, Calif.; one sister Debbie Van Dyke of Fresno, Calif.; grandchildren Jeremiah Leturgey, Kaylee Leturgey, Shane Hejduk, Sarah Hejduk, Jasinda Leturgey, Kimberly Leturgey, Timmy Morgan, Justin Morgan, Mariah Anderson, Mari Jane Anderson and Mikey Anderson; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and stepfather Richard Howieson. Following cremation, a memorial service was conducted at 11 a.m. Jan. 26, 2008 at the Vase Funeral Chapel,.Military graveside service and inurnment was conducted today at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Father Killian Muli conducted the service. --- Pinedale Roundup, Feb 14, 2008 DOROTHY ISABELLA HECOX Dorothy Isabella Hecox, 91, passed away Feb. 6, 2008, at the Sublette Center in Pinedale. She was born May 19, 1916, in Rock Springs, Wyo., to Alex Stoddard Logan and Myrtle Mary Williams. Dorothy spent her younger years growing up in and around Rock Springs. She married Richard Hecox on June 30, 1934, in Manila, Utah. He brought her back to Kendall Valley and started building their home on the hill in 1936. She resided there until the last five months. Richard and Dorothy had three children, Betty Lou, Dick and Donna. They owned a lot of land in the Kendall Valley and ranched until Richard’s health went bad. Besides being a rancher’s wife, she cooked for fire crews and hunting camps, taught school, carried the mail and volunteered for years with the Forest Service as a campground host. Dorothy belonged to Sublette County Extension Homemakers, where she was awarded Homemaker of the Year in 1987, granted the Quealy Award for Outstanding Achievement in extension work. She taught 4-H for several years and helped at the county fair. She was a 50-plus year member of Pinedale Order of Eastern Star. She served as Worthy Matron with Richard and was past president of the Past Matrons Club. Her and Richard helped organize the first Jobs Daughter Bethel here in Pinedale. Dorothy was past president of the VFW Auxiliary #4801, past president of Southwest District VFW, a member of the Sublette County Historical Society and lifetime member of the Green River Cattlemen’s Association. She loved the outdoors. She was most happy taking walks and drives, looking for arrowheads and driftwood, crafting of all sorts, painting, knitting, crocheting and bird watching. Dorothy loved spending time with family. She loved having her grandkids and great-grandkids come visit to make crafts, cookies, go picnicking, camping and hiking, and sledding on the hill. She is survived by her daughter, Betty Lou; six grandchildren LaDonna McLoughlin, Jim (Sandra) McLoughlin, Cindy (Justin) Jones, Disney Brunette, Lori Moore and Festus (Christi) Krause; 10 great-grandchildren, Ryan McGuire, Andrea and Casey Jones, Isabelle McLoughlin, Kendall and Jake Brunette, Sage Trehearne, Brittney Givens, Jamie Jo Moore, Cora Krause; and one great-great-grandchild, Mae McGuire. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers; two sisters; husband, Richard; son, Dick; daughter, Donna; and son-in-law, Melvin McLoughlin. A memorial service was held Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 1 p.m. at the Community Congregational Church in Pinedale. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dorothy’s memory may be sent to the Sublette Center, Box 788, Pinedale, WY 82941. --- Pinedale Roundup, Feb 14, 2008 SUSAN QUINNANNA “QUINN” LEISCHER Susan Quinnanna “Quinn” Leischer, 28, was tragically taken from this life in an auto accident with her father, Kenneth R. Finstad, on Monday Feb. 4, 2008. Quinn was born Nov. 29, 1979, to Kenneth and Edith Finstad in Rock Springs, Wyo. As a child, she attended school in Rock Springs and Green River. She married Calvin Leischer in October of 2002. They later separated and she moved with her children to Daniel, Wyo. She was a member of the Baptist Church of Glenrock, Wyo., and also volunteered with the Boys & Girls Club there. She enjoyed scrapbooking and loved being in the outdoors, fishing and archery. She loved spending time with her family; most important to her was her children. She loved being with and raising them. She was an outgoing and a friendly, loving person. Both she and her father will be greatly missed. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Marvin and Ella Mae Mathill. She is survived by her children, Daylynn icole Riggs, Hayden Anthony Riggs and Rylee Justice Pebbles; husband Calvin Leischer of Rangley, Colo.; mother Edith Finstad of Daniel; brothers Shawn Mathill of Pinedale, Wyo., Chris Finstad and Darrin Finstad both of Green River; sisters Shannon Weiberg of Palm Bay, Fla., and Vella Riggs of Green River. Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. at Covill Funeral Home in Pinedale. Friends and family called at the funeral home on Saturday evening from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Interment followed the service on Sunday in the Pinedale Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 16, 2008 KENNETH ROBERT “JERRY” FINSTAD Funeral services for Kenneth Robert “Jerry” Finstad were conducted Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008, at the Covill Funeral Home in Pinedale. Interment followed in the Pinedale Cemetery. Finstad, 65, died Monday, Feb. 4, 2008, in an auto accident with his daughter, Quinn Leischer. He was born Nov. 22, 1942 in St. Marie, Idaho to Kenneth J. and Micky Finstad. He attended different schools in Idaho, Washington and Montana. He received technical training in service repair in San Angelo, Texas, and worked as a repair man, lumberjack and a tool pusher at different times in his life. He married Edith Tatro on Nov. 16, 1985, in Sweetwater, Texas. His interests included animals. As a young boy he raised a baby black bear whose mother had been killed by a train. He enjoyed flying and when he was in his early 20’s he received his pilot’s license. He was a member of a band “Steele Guitar” where he played several instruments and met a few country western stars. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He was an avid coin collector and model train hobbyist. He is survived by his wife, Edith of Daniel; sons, Shawn Mathill of Pinedale and Chris and Darrin Finstad, both of Green River; daughters, Shannon Wieberg of Palm Bay, Fla., and Vella Riggs of Green River; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008, at the Covill Funeral Home in Pinedale. Interment in the Pinedale Cemetery will follow the Sunday service. Friends and family may call from 6:30-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008, at the funeral home. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 16, 2008 WALFRED E. HENSALA SALT LAKE CITY—A private gathering for Walfred E. Hensala was conducted Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008, with interment following at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Hensala, 87, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008, in Salt Lake City. He was born May 24, 1920, in Rock Springs to Charles A. and Linda M. Bergren Hensala. He married Roberta Jean on Oct 24, 1942, in Rock Springs. He served his country in the Army during World War II in the Pacific theater. He earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering form the University of Utah. He worked for El Paso Gas as a civil engineer. He was a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the University of Utah Alumni Association. His interests included playing sports and painting. He is survived by his nephews, Doug, Charles and Gregory Hensala, Sayieti Taueli and Mele Lotolua Taueli; and numerous friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and brothers, Oliver, Allan and Archibald. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 16, 2008 CAROL JEAN WALKER NORMAN, Okla.—Carol Jean Walker, 68, of Norman, Okla., died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008, in Norman. She was a former resident of Rock Springs. She was born Nov. 9, 1939, in San Francisco to Tracy and Rose Josephine (Damato) Meek. There will be no services for Walker. --- Fox Funeral Home, Feb 18, 2008 LaRue C. Kendall LaRue C. Kendall, 82, of Rock Springs, died Sunday, February 17, 2008 at her home after a short illness. She was born October 13, 1925 in Preston, Idaho, the daughter of James and Mary Johnson Corbridge. She attended schools in Preston and graduated from Preston High School with the class of 1943. She also attended Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho. LaRue married Loyal E. Kendall on January 29, 1947 in the Logan LDS Temple, Logan, Utah. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her interests were spending time in the outdoors and with her family, and entertaining the grandkids. Survivors include her husband, Loyal of Rock Springs; six sons, Sid Kendall, Dennis Kendall and wife Mary Ann, Marvin Kendall and wife Barb and Clair Kendall all of Rock Springs, Merlin Kendall and wife Barbara and Dean Kendall and wife Susie all of Green River; two brothers, Oris Corbridge and wife Alice of Sparks, Nevada, and Resse Corbridge and wife Deanna of Sandy, Utah; four sisters, Barbra Keller, Verdeen Larson and husband Orlando all of Preston, Idaho, Nelene Taylor and Merida Taylor both of Ogden, Utah; seven grandsons, eight granddaughters, five great-grandsons, and twelve great-granddaughters; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Mary Corbridge, brothers, Melvin and Douglas Corbridge, sister, Doris Ransom, and grandson Spencer D. Kendall. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 22, 2008 at the LDS Stake Center, 2055 Edgar, Rock Springs, under the direction of Bishop Blaine Johnson. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Thursday, February 21, 2008 at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs, and one hour prior to the services at the church. Interment will take place in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Family request that in lieu of flowers, donations to be made to Hospice of Sweetwater County, 809 Thompson St. Suite D, Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Green River Star, Feb 20, 2008 Larry VanDyke Larry VanDyke, 68, of Green River passed away Feb. 15, 2008, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A longtime resident of Green River, VanDyke had been in ill health for the past several years. He was born Jan. 2, 1940, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of James and Minnie VanDyke. VanDyke attended school in Des Moines, Iowa. He was a veteran of the United States Army and serviced missiles in Germany from 1957 to 1960. VanDyke married Patricia Ann Riley in Des Moines, Iowa, on Jan, 17, 1964, and she preceded him in death Dec. 16, 2002. He worked at General Chemical as a miner from April 9, 1974, until retirement on Aug. 1, 2002. VanDyke was a member of the VFW in Rock Springs and Fraternal Order of Eagles in Green River. His interests included restoring antique cars and entering them in shows, spending time with his children and grandchildren, fishing and hunting. Survivors include one son Tom McDaniels of Green River; three daughters Jeanine McNeel and husband Lloyd and Anona Flores, both of Green River, and Ruth Hise and husband Leo of Henderson, Nev.; one brother James VanDyke of Des Moines, Iowa; three sisters Mary Buchanan and Jean South, both of Iowa, and Betty VanDyke of Chicago; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; two sisters Maxine Reed and Ruth Grebenoe; one brother Elmer VanDyke. Cremation took place at the Vase White Mountain Crematory and military graveside services and inurnment were conducted Tuesday, afternoon at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. A reception followed that afternoon at the Wild Horse in Green River. --- Green River Star, Feb 20, 2008 Clara Ella Comstock Clara Ella Comstock, 93, of Rock Springs passed away Feb. 16, 2008, at the Sage View Care Center where she had been a resident since 1998. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Rosiclare, Ill., and Green River, Comstock had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born Dec. 26, 1914, in Rosiclare, Ill., the daughter of Jess and Stella Davis Lightner. Comstock attended school in Rosiclare, Ill., and was a graduate of the Rosiclare High School with the class of 1933. She married Ralph Comstock in Elko, Nev., on May 28, 1971, and he preceded her in death Jan. 5, 1999. Comstock was a registered nurse and worked at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County for many years before retiring in 1971. Her interests included cooking, knitting and spending time with her family. Survivors include two daughters Sheila Bessire and husband M.B. of Twin Falls, Idaho, and Jan Layos and husband Gary of Rock Springs; two sons Donald Fowler and wife Pat of Carson City, Nev., and Mel Comstock and wife Maryjo of Phoenix; four grandchildren Shawn Bazzanella and husband Albert of Rock Springs, Blake Bessire of Twin Falls, Idaho, Andrea Layos-Volcic and husband Bobby and Justin Layos, all of Scottsdale, Ariz.; four great-grandchildren Chelsie Bazzanella, Albee Bazanella and wife Courtney, Brayden Volcic, all of Rock Springs, and Joshua and Tyler Bessire of Twin Falls, Idaho; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands Claude Fowler who passed away in 1965 and Ralph Comstock in 1999 and one daughter Scheritta Balderston. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Feb 20, 2008 Joanne McCanless Joanne McCanless, 81 of Rock Springs passed away Feb. 15, 2008, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 20 years and former resident of Phoenix, McCanless had been in ill health for the past eight months. She was born Aug. 11, 1926, in Chillicothe, Ohio, the daughter of the late Curtis and Mary Catherine Markel. McCanless attended the Phoenix High School and graduated in 1944. She also attended and graduated from University of Southern Colorado with an associate of arts degree in business. She married Barrett McCanless in Florida on Feb. 1, 1945, and he preceded her in death in 1994. McCanless was a bookkeeper for the family business, and she also was a bookkeeper for several other businesses in Rock Springs. Her interests included volunteering at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, traveling and spending time with her family. Survivors include four daughters Claudia Buller and Karen Oldfield and husband Joe, all of Rock Springs, Janet Feavel and husband Randy of Indianapolis and Paula Wenger of Longmont, Colo.; one sister Arlene Lester of Phoenix; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Graveside services will be conducted at a.m. Thursday at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pastor Abram Ogea will conduct the services. The family of Joanne McCanless respectfully suggests that donations in her memory be made to Hospice of Sweetwater County, 809 Thompson Street Suite D, Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Green River Star, Feb 20, 2008 Fone Ming Chin Leo Fone Ming Chin Leo, beloved daughter, wife, mother and grandmother was called home Feb. 11, 2008, by the Lord to join her husband, parents, oldest brother and her baby daughter, Gna Hing Leo. Leo died peacefully at home on her own terms. Leo was born Sept. 26, 1920, in Len Fa Oon (Lotus Flower Village) near Canton, China, to Chin Moen Fee and Ng Quan Yin. She married Ping Gee Leo on Feb. 18, 1938, at his village Hama Long Tuen in China. He returned to the United States after a short time and 10 years later was able to bring Fone over to America. In 1949, they made their home in Rock Springs. Fone proudly became an American citizen in 1979. In 1986, she was baptized into the Disciples of Christ, First Christian Church of Fort Collins. Ping died January 21, 1986. Fone stayed in Rock Springs until 1999 when she moved to Fort Collins, Colo., to live together with her daughter Gardenia. Fone was a homemaker and also worked at various restaurants. She enjoyed time with her family, cooking, knitting and walking for exercise. She is survived by four daughters, Melody Leo of Seattle, Gardenia Leo of Fort Collins, Colo., Deanna and husband, Richard J. Houdek, of Cheyenne, Patricia Leo of Tigard, Ore.; grandson Richie Leo Houdek of Cheyenne; her brother Kin Ming Chan and his Family of Seattle; and numerous nieces and nephews in New York and in Smyrna, Ga. A funeral service will take place Friday at 1 p.m. at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. --- Fox Funeral Home, Feb 22, 2008 Lawrence (Larry) Kramer Lawrence (Larry) Kramer 53, of Rock Springs died February 21, 2008 at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born October 17, 1954 in Salt Lake City, Utah, the son of Earl L. and Carmella Romolo Kramer. Larry attended schools in Magna, Utah where he graduated from Cypress High School with the class of 1973. Larry married Penny Nichols on March 30, 1974 in Magna, Utah. He worked as a master carpenter for 35 years and was a member of the Carpenters Local Union 1620 in Rock Springs. He also was employed as a financial producer for the last 5 years. His interests were spending time with family and friends, fishing, walking his dog "Crocket" kids and meeting new people. Survivors include his wife, Penny Kramer of Rock Springs; one son, Jerad Kramer and wife Amber of Rock Springs; one daughter, Keilee Kramer of Seattle, Washington; two brothers, Clyde Kramer and Gerald Kramer and wife Roberta all of Salt Lake City; one sister Linda Sorich and husband Paul of Salt Lake City; four aunts, Dorothy Kramer, Iola Kramer, and Florence Osborn all of Hastings, Nebraska, and Laura Byrne of Salt Lake City; one grandson, Kade R. Kramer of Rock Springs; four nieces and five nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Jason L. Kramer. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 25, 2008 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, A Street & Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. Carl Beavers will officiate. Friends may call from 12 noon-8 pm Sunday, February 24, 2008 at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. A holy rosary will be recited at 5:00 pm Sunday, February 24, 2008 at the funeral home. Interment will take place in the Paul J. Wataha section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations to be made to the Cowboys Against Cancer,PO Box 103, Green River, WY 82935, Hospice of Sweetwater County, 809 Thompson Suite D, Rock Springs, WY 82901, or Huntsman Cancer Foundation, 500 Huntsman Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108 --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 23, 2008 LARRY VAN DYKE Military graveside services and interment for Larry VanDyke were conducted on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008 at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. A reception followed at the Wild Horse in Green River. VanDyke, 68, of 1700 Wilson, Green River, died Friday, Feb. 15, 2008 in Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A longtime resident of Green River, VanDyke had been in ill health for several years. He was born Jan. 2, 1940, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of James and Minnie VanDyke. He attended school in Des Moines, Iowa. He was a veteran of the United States Army and serviced missiles in Germany from 1957 to 1960. He married Patricia Ann Riley in Des Moines, Iowa on Jan. 17, 1964 and she preceded him in death on Dec. 16, 2002. He worked at General Chemical as a miner from April 9, 1974 until retirement on Aug. 1, 2002. He was a member of the VFW in Rock Springs and Fraternal Order of Eagles in Green River. His interests included restoring antique cars and entering them in shows; spending time with his children and grandchildren; fishing; hunting. Survivors include one son, Tom McDaniels of Green River; three daughters, Jeanine McNeel and husband LLoyd and Anona Flores, all of Green River and Ruth Hise and husband of Henderson, Nev.; one brother, James VanDyke of Des Moines, Iowa; three sisters, Mary Buchanan and Jean South, both of Iowa and Betty VanDyke of Chicago, Ill.; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; two sisters, Maxine Reed and Ruth Grebenoe and one brother, Elmer VanDyke. Cremation has taken place. --- Green River Star, Feb 27, 2008 Zora Kruljac Chipp Zora Kruljac Chipp, 84, of Rock Springs passed away Feb. 24, 2008, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and 57-year resident of Sylvan Bay in Pinedale, Chipp died following a lengthy illness. She was born Zora Veronica Chipp on Oct. 21, 1923, in Rock Springs, the second daughter of the late Joseph F. Kruljac and Anka Radosevich. Chipp and her husband Don Chipp were well known trophy fisherman. She was an avid gardener and raised greenhouse orchids. During her school years, Zora was active in school activities and was prom queen in her junior year of high school. At the age of 60, she received her associate's of business at the Western Wyoming Community College. She was named Outstanding Woman of her graduating class and is listed in the Who's Who of 1981 and 1982. Chipp was an official for the local library board for 12 years and was named to the State Governor's Library Board by Governor Hershler. During the World War II years, she married United States Army Air Force Pilot Donald W. Chipp and they became parents of two sons, Donald W. Chipp Jr. and Robert Marvin Chipp. Both sons preceded her in death. Don, Jr. was killed in Viet Nam in 1970, and Robert died following a lengthy illness in 1978. Survivors include her husband Donald, one granddaughter, Lisa Hancock and husband Joe, two great-granddaughters, Sheridan and Taylor Hancock, all of Rock Springs; one sister, Marina Gregory and two brothers, Joseph Kruljac and Edward Kruljac; several nieces and nephews. Chipp requests that following cremation there be no services. --- Green River Star, Feb 27, 2008 Lucille G. Aguirre Lucille G. Aguirre, 89, of Pinedale passed away Feb. 21, 2008, at the Sublette Center in Pinedale. She had been a former longtime Rock Springs, Farson and Lander resident. She was born Oct. 3, 1918, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Carl and Signe Anderson. Aguirre attended schools in Rock Springs. She married John B. Aguirre in Evanston on Sept. 29, 1941, and he preceded her in death June 9, 1989. Her interests included spending time with her family, crocheting, composing stories and poems, Bible study with Treva and visiting with Jehovah Witnesses when they came to the center for services. She was a member of Young At Heart Senior Citizens Center. Survivors include one son Robert James Aguirre and wife Mary of San Jacinta, Calif.; two daughters Betty Jean Anderson of Jasper, Fla., and Joan Bohm and husband Rob of Big Piney; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers Nels Anderson and wife Dee and Oscar Anderson; three sisters Betty Galassi, Pearl Aguirre and June Babich and husband Frank; and one sister-in-law Felicia Hatt. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son John LeRoy Aguirre and two brothers Tom and Bob and one sister May. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Mountain View Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Casper Star Tribune, Feb 28, 2008 Patricia Jean Dowdy Memorial services for Patricia Jean Dowdy, 70, will be 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 29, 2008, at the Independent Order of the Odd Fellows. She has been cremated. Friends may call at the Independent Order of the Odd Fellows one hour prior to services. She died Feb. 26, 2008, at her home. She was born on September 21, 1937, in Rock Springs the daughter of the lIija and Boja Dozet Pryich. She attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from the Rock Springs High School with the Class of 1956. She married Robert Lee Dowdy on August 12, 1956, in Rock Springs. She worked as a computer operator. Before she became ill she enjoyed spending time at the summer home in Pinedale. She also liked to gamble and play the lottery and enjoyed living in Ely, Nev. for three years. Survivors include her husband, Robert Dowdy of Rock Springs, two daughters, Linda Lauraine Wilson and her husband, Laura Jean Christiansen and her husband, three brothers, Alexander 'Fatty' Pryich, Milan 'Beaky' Pryich and his wife , Dr. William V. Pryich and wife, all of Rock Springs, two sisters, Helen Matozevich of Rock Springs and Mary Keranen of Portland, Ore., six grandchildren, one great grandchild, many cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, Smilga Pryich, Daisy Mcheators and Sophie Lemich, two brothers, George 'Judy' Pryich and Mike 'Brink' Pryich, and one daughter Kathy Lee Dalton. The family of Patricia Jean Dowdy respectfully suggests that donations in her memory be made to the Charity of Your Choice. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 3, 2008 Roger Hoch Roger Hoch, 25, of 1824 Fillmore Ave., Rock Springs, died Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Hoch had been in ill health for the past 11 years. He was born June 23, 1982, in Evanston, the son of Jim and Margaret Hughes Hoch. He attended schools in Rock Springs. His interests included listening to Metallica music, fishing, camping and spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include his father, James Hoch of Rock Springs; two brothers, Dave McKendrick and wife Dawn and Jerry Hoch and companion Sarah Seymour, all of Rock Springs; three sisters, Tami Traylor and husband Rick, Savannah Hoch and Ashley McKendrick, all of Rock Springs; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Hoch; and maternal and paternal grandparents. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2008, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel on Tuesday one hour prior to services. --- Fox Funeral Home, Mar 3, 2008 Frank Rolich Frank A. Rolich, 81, of Rock Springs died Sunday, March 2, 2008 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was born April 3, 1926 in Hudson, Wyoming, the son of Frank and Mary Tekavec Rolich. After serving in the U.S. Army during World War II, he returned home and graduated from the University of Wyoming with a degree in law and was a life long member of the Wyoming State Bar. He retired in 1989 after a 36 year career with the State Farm Insurance Companies. A resident of Rock Springs since 1954, he was involved in many community activities as a longtime member of the Lion’s Club of Rock Springs. He married Marge Evans on December 29, 1951 and had one son, two daughters and nine grandchildren. Survivors include his wife Marge; son, Reef Rolich and wife Kelly; daughter, Zanni Van Antwerp and husband Jim; nine grandchildren, Christopher Van Antwerp, Caitlin Van Antwerp, Mary Van Antwerp, Damon Patchett, Caycia Patchett, Kayla Rolich, Shane Gutierrez, Timothy Rolich, and Delaney Rolich. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mary Rolich; sisters, Mary Rolich and Lilly Van Vleet, brother Al Rolich, and daughter Zinna Eno. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Friday, March 7, 2008 at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs, where friends may call from 6-8 pm Thursday, March 6, 2008 and one hour prior to the services. Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 4, 2008 Douglas Croft Douglas Croft, 94, of 915 Walnut No. 103 B, Rock Springs, died Saturday, March 1, 2008, at the Sage View Care Center. He was a resident of Rock Springs for the past 60 years and former resident of Kentucky, Illinois and Arizona. He was born April 30, 1913, in Salem, Ky., the son of Newt Croft and Fannie Bamner. He attended schools in Salem. He married the former Bhutan Cornell in 1943 in Elizabethtown, Ill. Croft worked as miner for FMC for 30 years until his retirement in 1971. His interest included cars, music and playing the guitar and harmonica. Survivors include his wife, Bhutan Croft of Rock Springs; son, Raymond D. Croft of Clinton, Utah; two daughters, Gretta Joan and husband F.A. Lister of Bandera, Texas, and Karen Bonomo of Rock Springs; and 30 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one son, Douglas E. Croft. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, March 7, 2008, at the First Assembly of God Church, 2191 Century Blvd., Rock Springs. Pastor Jesse Ybarra will conduct the services. Interment will be in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday at the church one hour prior to services. --- Racine Journal Times, Mar 4, 2008 Phyllis Ann Teslich WEST PLAINS, MO. - Phyllis Ann Teslich, 77, died at 3:40 p.m. on Thursday, February 7, 2008. She was born on November 25, 1930, in Mount Vernon, Ill. to William and Ethel Shelton. On June 1, 1970, she was married to Dan Teslich in Evanston, Wyo. Phyllis had lived for the past 10 years in Racine. She loved to cook, especially for a crowd, which she often did. She enjoyed playing Yahtzee and watching Jeopardy. She also loved to do in-depth Bible Study. She taught Adult Sunday School and also a small group Bible class. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church for eight years. Most of all, Phyllis loved the large family gatherings and being with all her family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Dan Teslich of Wet Plains, Mo.; five children, William (Karen) Cates of Southern California, Paulanne (Wayne) Kern of Racine, Rodney (Fontella) Cates of West Plains, Mo., Cheryl (Floyd) Martinez of Rock Springs, Wyo., and Cathy (Billy) Leatherwood of West Plains, Mo.; 14 grandchildren; and 23 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Carolyn. A Memorial service will be held at the Immanuel Baptist Church, 1400 Warwich Way, Racine, on Friday, March 7, 2008, at 7 p.m. A cake and coffee reception will follow the service. Memorials may be made in her name to the American Heart Association. --- Green River Star, Mar 5, 2008 Amelia Arguello Amelia Arguello, 88, of Reliance passed away Feb. 28, 2008, at her home. A resident of Reliance for the past 64 years and former resident of New Mexico, Arguello died following a five year battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born April 27, 1919, in Llano Largo, N.M., the daughter of the late Guillermo and Maria Quintana Muniz. She married Malaquias Arguello in Llano Largo, N.M., on Aug. 16, 1942, and he preceded her in death Dec. 28, 1984. Arguello was employed by School District 1 as a custodian at the Desert View School for 20 years and retired in 1984. Her interest was spending time with her family. Survivors include Ed Arguello of Reliance, LeRoy Arguello of Rock Springs, Ron Arguello of Reliance and Norm Williamson of Green River; four daughters Vivian Martinez of Mesa, Ariz., Luggie Peterson of Denver, Lillian Arguello of Reliance, and Suzie Arguello of Rock Springs; 16 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one daughter Joanne Williamson, one sister and three brothers. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The family of Amelia Arguello respectfully suggests that donations in her memory be made to Respite Care, 731 “C” Street, Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Green River Star, Mar 5, 2008 Elsie Kamenski Elsie Kamenski, 87, of Rock Springs passed away March 1, 2008, at Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Kamenski had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born Aug. 3, 1920, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa Kalan Jereb. Kamenski attended school in Rock Springs and was a 1937 graduate of Rock Springs High School. She married Stanley Steve Kamenski in Rock Springs at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church on Nov. 22, 1940, and he preceded her in death on Oct. 26, 1982. Kamenski was a member of Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and Slovenian Lodge. In her youth, she worked as a clerk at the Union Pacific Railroad Store. Her interests included spending time with her family and her dogs, tending her home and yard, baking and watching ice skating on the television. Survivors include one son Gary Kamenski and wife Brenda of Grand Junction, Colo.; one daughter Gayle Webb and husband Reid of Rock Springs; one brother Ed Jereb and wife Marian of Yreka, Calif.; two grandsons Andrew John Kamenski of Memphis, Tenn., and Jeffrey Steven Kamenski of Grand Junction, Colo.; several nieces and nephews; her dogs Mindy and Jake. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one brother Joe Jereb; two sisters Amelia Parker and Josie Butkovich. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave. in Rock Springs. A parish rosary will be recited at 7 tonight at Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street in Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Friends may call on Wednesday from 3-8 p.m. and at Vase Chapel on Thursday until time of funeral services. The family respectfully suggests that donations in her memory be made to Hospice of Sweetwater County, 809 Thompson Street, Suite D., Rock Springs, WY 82901 or Respite Care, 809 Thompson Street Suite F, Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Green River Star, Mar 5, 2008 Theresa Jean Penoff Theresa Jean Penoff, 78, of Rock Springs passed away March 4, 2008. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Penoff passed away following a brief illness. She was born Jan. 2, 1930, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Enrico ‘Henry' and Maddelena Marta Scala. Penoff attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the Class of 1947. She married Jack Penoff in Rock Springs on April 27, 1957. Her interests included spending time with her family and friends. Penoff was a member of the First Assembly of God Church. Survivors include her husband Jack Penoff of Rock Springs; three sons Mike Penoff of El Mira, Calif., David Penoff and wife Leslie and Ronnie Penoff, all of Rock Springs; one daughter Lynne Franklin and husband Mark of Katy, Texas; one brother Martin Scala of Rock Springs; one brother-in-law Don Brownhill of Georgia; four grandchildren, Christopher Penoff, Andrew Franklin, Cara Franklin and Alyssa Franklin; three step-grandchildren Aaron Sheldon, Kyle Sheldon and Devan Sheldon; and three nephews Dean Brownhill of Georgia, Dale Brownhill of Kentucky and Marty Scala of California. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister Christine Brownhill, one brother Leo Scala and one daughter Janice Ann Penoff. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday at the First Assembly of God Church, 2191 Century Blvd. in Rock Springs. Pastor Jesse Ybarra will conduct the services. Friends may call on Sunday at Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street in Rock Springs from 4-8 p.m. and again at the church on Monday until service time. The family of Theresa Jean Penoff respectfully suggest that donations in her memory by made to the First Assembly of God Church, 2191 Century Blvd., Rock Springs, WY 82901; Hospice of Sweetwater County, 809 Thompson Street, Suite D Rock Springs, WY 82901 or Respite Care, 809 Thompson Street Suite F, Rock Springs, WY. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 8, 2008 CHARLES HENRY ANDERSON GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.—Charles Henry Anderson, 86, died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colo., of pneumonia. He was born Nov. 28, 1921 in Marshalltown, Iowa, with his twin sister, Charlotte. They did not travel to the family farm in Eden Valley until spring 1922. The family took a train to Rock Springs and then travelled to Eden Valley via a snow sled with lots of quilts and a wood-burning stove under a tent cover. He was 4 when his father, Charles Lincoln Anderson, died. He took care of his mother, Katherine P. Anderson, until her death on Aug. 16, 1961. He continued life on the farm until September 1993, when he moved to live with his twin sister because he no longer had a dependable water supply fro crops. He lived in Grand Junction until his death. His interests included springtime when lambs and calves were born. He is survived by three sisters, Charlotte Ingle, Martha Wolf and Margaret B. Anderson; and many nieces and nephews and their children. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Robert and Harold, sisters, Genevieve Grandy and Cathryn Wood. Cremation has taken place, in the summer, Anderson will be buried in the Farson Cemetery by his mother. A memorial service will be conducted at that time. --- Daily Herald, Mar 8, 2008 Helen Marie Myers Smith Helen Marie Myers Smith, 52, passed away March 5, 2008 in Highland, Utah. Helen was born May 24, 1955 in Rock Springs, Wyoming to Robert Glen and Grace Anne Murphy Myers. She married Davey Lee Smith on March 15, 1985 in Elko, NV. Helen's family and her pets were her greatest joy in life. She is survived by her husband, Davey, children, Michelle Nalewajk and husband Sam Rodriquez, Michael (Reagan) Smith, Shane (Shari) Smith, Shannon C. Smith; two grandchildren, Brynn and Ryah, sister, Patricia Greenlee, nephews and nieces, Donny Tyler, Chelsi Fletcher, Kellen Greenlee, Wyatt and Gracie. She is preceded in death by her parents. Private services will be held under the direction of Anderson & Sons Mortuary, American Fork, Utah. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Best Friends Animal Society, 5001 Angel Canyon Road, Kanab, Utah 84741 or www.bestfriends.org Online condolences may be sent at andersonmortuary.com --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 8, 2008 HELEN A. CUDNEY A mass of Christian burial for Helen A. Cudney was celebrated on Friday, Feb. 29, 2008, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. A parish rosary was recited Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, at the church. Cudney, 68, of 2158 Century Blvd., Rock Springs, died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008 at the Sage View Care Center. A former longtime resident of Green River and a resident of Rock Springs for the past three years. Mrs. Cudney had been in ill health for the past five months. She was born Oct. 7, 1939 in Rock Springs, the daughter of Telesforo and Susie Maez Flores. She attended school in Geren River and was a Green River High School graduate with the class of 1958. She attended and graduated from the Hollywood Beauty School at Ogden, Utah in 1960. She married Charles W. Cudney on Feb. 20, 1970 in Green River. He preceded her in death on Dec. 7, 1995. Mrs. Cudney was employed at Helen’s Beauty Shop as a hairdresser for many years. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Her interests included spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren and making crafts. Survivors include two daughters, Juanita Cudney and Thelma Sue Cudney, both of Rock Springs; three brothers, Jesse Flroes and wife Vangie of Ogden and Ruben Flores and wife Tillie and John Flores and wife Yolanda, all of Green River; two sister, Lucille Maldonado and husband Roman of Eagle Pass, Texas, and Louise Kuckert of Green River; four grandchildren, Charlei, Selena, Andrew and Ronee Cudney; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and one brother, Telesforo Flores. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 8, 2008 JAMES DANIEL DAVIS JR. Funeral services for James Daniel Davis Jr. were conducted on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008 at the LDS Stake Center in Green River. Bishop Daryl Parker conducted the services. Military graveside services and interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery. Davis, 86, of 291 Clark St., Green River, died Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A lifelong resident of Green River, Davis died following a brief illness. He was born March 9, 1921, in Green River, the son of James D. Davis Sr., and Rena Ward Davis. He attended school in Green River and was a Lincoln High School graduate with the class of 1939. He married Jennie Yeager on June 6, 1948, in Kemmerer. They were married almost 60 years. Davis was a United States Marine Corps veteran of World War II. He was employed at Dell’s Supermarket for 25 years as the assistant manager. He later worked for School District No. 2 as the swimming pool manager for 16 years, retiring in 1986. He was a member of the first Castle Rock Hospital District Board, J.C.’s and spent many years on the School District No. 2 School Board. His interests included spending time with his family, especially with his great-grandchildren, camping, boating, gardening and woodworking. Survivors include his wife, Jennie Davis of Green River; son, James Donald Davis III of Green River; daughter, Joyce Patterson and husband Brad of Green River; brother, Larry Davis and wife Marilynn of Vallejo, Calif.; sister, Loretta Evans and husband Myrtle of Green River; seven grandchildren, Denny Davis and companion Crista Bernal and Brian Davis, all of Green River, Jess Patterson and companion Vanessa of Morrpark, Calif., Jay Petterson and companion Melee of Granbury, Texas, Sasha Gaskill and husband Roger of Kilgore, Texas, Shauna Giles and husband Beau of Denver and Alaina Patterson and companion Nick Hansen of White Bear Lake, Minn.; four great-grandchildren, Austin Olsen, Mason Gaskill, Tristan Davis and Brookelin Davis; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert, who died in infancy; and sister and brother-in-law, Thursza Foster and husband Luke. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 8, 2008 EARNEST WAYNE “NUB” FLAHAUT Funeral services for Earnest Wayne “Nub” Flahaut were conducted on Monday, March 3, 2008, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel. Interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery. Flahaut, 79, of 150 Powell St., Green River, died Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, at his home. A resident of Green River since 1959, Flahaut had been in ill health for several years. He was born June 26, 1926 in Coalgate, Okla., the son of Leon and Fannie Collins Flahaut. He attended school in Oklahoma. He moved to Superior at the age of 17 to live with his sister’s family and work in the coal mines. He was active in the union and participated in community events. After the mines closed, he became a heavy equipment operator and worked on the Seedskadee and Flaming Gorge dams and the tunnel in Green River. Other jobs included working at Allied Chemical and the State Mine Inspectors Office. Following his retirement he became a greeter at Wal-Mart. He married Ellen A. Colleoni in Salt Lake City. She preceded him in death on Dec. 22, 2005. His interests included snow machining, camping, four-wheeling, attending family reunions and being an active member of the Sweetwater Sno-Pokes Snowmobile Club. Survivors include two daughters, Ginger Martin of Coeur D’Alene, Idaho, and Cheryl Potter and husband Doug of Green River; three grandchildren, Dawn Van Vleet of Coeur D’Alene, Paula Potter of Salt Lake City and Julie Potter of Cheyenne; three great-grandchildren, Amanda Wilson, Randa Martin and KaLeigh Van Vleet; one great-great-granddaughter, Kansas Wilson; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ellen; grandson, Michael Martin; son-in-law, Bill Martin; sisters, Bernyse, Dortha, Alice, June and Marguerite and brothers, Sherman and Don. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 8, 2008 RALPH E. PEDERSSEN BOZEMAN, Mont.—Funeral services for Ralph E. Pederssen were conducted on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008, at the Dahl Funeral Chapel in Bozeman, Mont. Pederssen, 55, of Bozeman, died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008. He was born Oct. 3, 1952 in Brooklyn, N.Y. He married Tina Gasner. They had three children while living in California and New York. They later divorced in 1986. He then married Linda Pederssen. They had a son, William Pederssen, who later was adopted by Linda Pederssen’s sister and lives in New York. He was an artist. He attended Calvary Chapel in Bozeman for four years and had many friends there. His interests included helping people. He is survived by two daughters, Lisa (Pederssen) Fischer of Winnetka, Calif., and Teresa Pederssen of Fountainville, Pa.; son, Daniel Pederssen of Canoga Park, Calif.; mother, Mary Mackey Quarry of Savage, Md.; siblings, Arthur and wife Dawn Fryer of Granger, Michael and wife Jaine Fryer of Yardley, Pa., Gina Mione-Rivera of Rochester, N.Y., Elaine and husband Jesse Fryer Butzer and Marion Fryer-AdbelRaheem, all of Iverness, Fla.; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Payne-Pederssen. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 8, 2008 JAMES W. TURNER MURRAY, Utah—A memorial service for James W. Turner was conducted on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008, at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary in Murray, Utah. Burial followed at the Murray City Cemetery. James W. Turner, 64, died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008, at his home surrounded by his family. He served in the U.S. Army for two years. He worked for Mountain West Truck Center, where he had many friends. He retired in 2006. His interests included boating, snow skiing, motorcycling and restoring old cars. He is survived by his wife, Vicky; three children, Tracy of Ogden, Utah, Jimmy and wife Brenda of Rock Springs and Jason of West Jordan, Utah; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; mother, Maxine Turner of McGill, Nev.; sister, Janice and husband Lowell Hunt of Reno, Nev.; former wife, Karen Watson; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, James M. Turner; and a brother, John R. Turner. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 10, 2008 Robert Rae Black Robert Rae Black, 86, of Rock Springs, died Friday, March 7, 2008, after a sudden illness at the Castle Rock Villa in Green River, where he had been residing for the past month. He was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs. He was born Sept. 5, 1921, in Rock Springs, the son of William and Helen Maxwell Black. He attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School. He married Margaret June Alexander on April 23, 1945, in Santa Rosa, Calif. She preceded him in death on Oct. 15, 1989. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was employed with Mountain Fuel as an accountant for many years. Survivors include two daughters, Ellen Bernatis and husband John of Rock Springs and Eileen Hubbard and husband Rick of Pinedale; one sister, Kathleen Gordon of Washington; five grandchildren, Stacy Waters and husband Terry, Shelley Yoak and husband Rick, Susan Mitchell and husband Andy, Jennifer Patterson and husband Brian and Mike Hubbard and wife Christy; seven grandchildren, Austin and Tyler Waters, Megan and Madison Yoak, Nathan Mitchell, Anthony and Christina Hubbard; one sister-in-law, Maxine Peak; nieces, Shirley Black, Nancy Murphy, Nancy and Ann Peak; and several other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Margaret; brother, Bill; one brother in infancy; and sisters, Velma, June, Laurice and Betty. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, March 14, 2008, at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. Inurnment will take place in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Rock Springs. --- Fox Funeral Home, Mar 14, 2008 Viola Weatherington Viola Weatherington, 77, of Rock Springs, died Thursday, March 13, 2008 at Poudre Valley Hospital, Fort Collins, Colorado after a lengthy illness. She has been residing in Ft. Collins for the past few months. She was born October 27, 1930 in Reliance, Wyoming, the daughter of William Clark “Whitey” and Bernice McWilliams Hamblin. Viola married Herbert Wayne Weatherington in Vernal, Utah on March 26, 1948. She had been employed by Sweetwater County School District #1 in the Kitchen Service Department for 12 years. Viola was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where she served as primary teacher, girl and boy scout leader, and Relief Society member. She also served as PTA president for Reliance Elementary. Her interests included crocheting, knitting, camping, family outings, reading and she was a band member for the Young At Heart Senior Center. Survivors include two daughters; Connie Gradert and husband Clayton of Rock Springs; Viola Joy Oakley and husband Raul of Green River; one son, Herbert Weatherington Jr. and wife Barbara of Fort Collins, Colorado; two sisters, Bernice Boone of Lyman, and Addy Weeks and husband Bill of Star Valley; nine grandchildren, Patricia Belew and husband Robert, Jenny McArthur and husband Mel, Valerie Harris and husband Cory, Amy Reyes and husband Joel, Stephanie Ransom and companion Wylie Sweet, Pat Gradert and wife Brenda, Travis Gradert, Jeremy Hartman, Jessica Bryant and husband Daniel; 19 great-grandchildren; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Bernice Hamblin; her husband Herbert Weatherington; a daughter, a son, and six sisters. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at the LDS Foothill Ward Chapel, 3315 White Mountain Blvd., Rock Springs. Friends may call 5-7 pm Monday, March 17, 2008 at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs and Tuesday one hour prior to the services at the church. There will be an open house from 5-9 pm on Monday, March 17th at America’s Best Value Inn, 2518 Foothill Blvd., Rock Springs. Interment will take place in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 15, 2008 MARGARET SCOTT McTEE DOWNEY, Calif.—Services for Margaret Scott McTee were conducted on Saturday, March 8, 2008, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, Rock Springs. The Rev. Harvey Joyner conducted the services. Interment took place in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. McTee, 78, of 9624 Pomering Road, Downey, Calif., died Saturday, March 1, 2006, at the Kaiser Permanente Hospital in Bellflower, Calif., with her nieces by her side. A longtime resident of Downey, Mrs. McTee died following a lengthy illness. She was born Jan. 7, 1932, in Rock Springs, the daughter of John and Elizabeth Brown. She attended school in Rock Springs and was a 1950 graduate of Rock Springs High School. She married Melvin McTee Aug. 22, 1953, in Rock Springs. He preceded her in death on Dec. 9, 1998. She began her insurance career at Robins Insurance Agency in Rock Springs. She worked there until she got married. Mrs. McTee and her husband moved to San Diego, where he was stationed in the Navy. Following his discharge form the U.S. Navy, they moved to Huntington Park, Calif., and later Downey. She worked for 30 years for the Levitt-Kristen Insurance Group as an insurance underwrite in Century City, Calif. Mrs. McTee retired on Oct. 2, 1992. Her interests included spending time with her family, especially her nieces and her pet bird Ipu; working crossword puzzles; watching television and traveling. Survivors include one brother, Mungo Brown of Rock Springs; mother-in-law, Sadie McTee of Rock Springs; two nieces, Beth Ice and husband Gayle and Patsy Rossetti and husband Bill, all of Rock Springs; two great-nephews, Brian Phillips and wife Billie Jean of Aurora, Colo., and Kyle Rossetti of Rock Springs; three great-nieces, Lindsey Nettik and husband Nathan, Kayci Rosetti and Kori Rossetti, all of Rock Springs; great-great-nephews, Gerrick Phillips of Aurora and Raif Nettick of Rock Springs; great-great-nieces, Charlssey Larsen and Molly Nettick; and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sister and brother-in-law, Molly Pryich and husband Mike “Brink” Pryich; one great-nephew, Trevor Scott Phillips; and father-in-law, John McTee. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 15, 2008 DOUGLAS RALPH MIKKELSON CHUBBACK, Idaho—Funeral services for Douglas Ralph Mikkelson were conducted on Monday, March 10, 2008, at Colonial Funeral Home, 2005 S. Fourth Ave., Pocatello, Idaho. Interment took place Tuesday, March 11, 2008, at Viola Cemetery in LaBarge. Mikkelson, 65, died Tuesday, March 4, 2008, at his home in Chubbuck, Idaho, surrounded by his family after a long, hard battle with cancer. He was born July 15, 1942 in Oshkosh, Neb., the son of Velma Pearl Bewley and Ralph Edwin Mikkelson. He was the youngest of three children. He grew up in Bridgeport, Neb., and surrounding areas. He graduated from Bridgeport High School. After high school, he attended Chadron State College and then worked for Reed Construction, traveling around Wyoming. He married Sandy McKenzie on Oct. 2, 1965 in Rock Springs. They had two boys, Douglas R. Jr. and Stephan P. They were later divorced. He then married Sharon Sturit. He had two stepsons, Tom and Tim. They were later divorced. In the last five years of his life, he spent time with his life-long friend, Jerry Ann Chandler. His interests included rock hunting, camping, traveling with friends and family and activities involving his grandchildren. He was also an ardent football fan, playing in high school at later watching his grandson, Cody, and granddaughter, Madison, play on local teams. He was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Chubbuck. He was the owner and operator of Doug’s Excavation Inc. He is survived by two sons and their families, Doug and Shawna Mikkelson and daughter, Madison and Steve and Annette Mikkelson and son, Cody, all of Chubbuck; stepsons, Tim Sturit of Seattle and Tom Hodley of Phoenix; brother, Marvin Mikkelson of Arvada, Colo.; sister, Darlene Gilbert of Montgomery, Ala.; and his companion, Jerry Ann Chandler. --- Green River Star, Mar 19, 2008 Jack Collins Jack Collins, 84, of Rock Springs passed away March 13, 2008, at his home. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Collins had been in ill health for the past several years. He was born Oct. 2, 1923, in Rock Springs, the son of he late John and Agnes Stuart Collins. Collins attended school in Rock Springs and was a Rock Springs High School graduate with the class of 1942. He married Donna M. Rogers in Rock Springs on Jan. 26, 1947, and she preceded him in death on Feb. 23, 2007. Collins was employed as a coal miner at an early age and as a Rock Springs firefighter for many years and retired as a captain. While working as a fireman, he was also employed at Rushmore Furniture. Following his retirement form the fire department, he worked for Sweetwater County Road and Bridge. His interests included spending time with his family, camping, fishing, cooking, shopping and traveling to Wendover. Survivors include two sons, Jon Collins and wife Donna and Michael Collins and wife Brenda, all of Rock Springs; three daughters, Theresa Freeman and husband John of Green River, Suzanne Chick and husband Bimbo, Marianne Sanders and husband Travis, all of Rock Springs; one brother, Darwin Collins and wife Pam of Rock Springs; one sister-in-law, Mary Alice Collins of East Carbon, Utah; seven grandchildren, Michael Freeman, Matthew Freeman, Sean Freeman, Brittany Chick, Jennifer Chick, Andrew Collins and Hailey Collins. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, two sisters, Marge Collins and Genevieve Collins, one brother, Harold Collins and one aunt, Grethen Stuart. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph's Section of Rock Springs Memorial Cemetery. The family of Jack Collins respectfully suggests that donations be made to Hospice of Sweetwater County, 809 Thompson St., Suite D, Rock Springs, WY 82901 or Holy Spirit Catholic Catholic Church, P.O. Box 6038, Rock Springs, WY 82902 or Rock Springs Humane Society, 310 Yellowstone Road, Rock Springs, WY 82901. Pallbearers were Jon Collins, Michael Collins, John Freeman, Bimbo Chick, Travis Sanders and Michael Freeman. Honorary pallbearers were Darwin Collins, Joe Rogers, Matthew Freeman, Sean Freeman and Andrew Collins. --- Green River Star, Mar 21, 2008 Patrick Ronald Doak Patrick Ronald Doak, 70, of Rock Springs, passed away March 17, 2008, at the Yuma Regional Medical Center in Yuma, Ariz., after having been in ill health for the past several years. He was born Sept. 18, 1937, in Rock Springs, the son of the late Lester G and Gertrude A. Dorrance Doak. He attended school in Rock Springs and was a 1955 graduate of the Rock Springs High School. He also attended many labor schools. He married the former Barbara Jean Koback in Seattle in 1958. He was a United States Army veteran. He was employed for 38 years at F.M.C. Corporation and retired in 1998. He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community; United Steel Workers of America and served as president, vice-president and financial secretary for over 30 years. He was also a member of the American Legion Archie Hay Post 24. His interests included skiing, golfing, hunting, fishing and traveling. He was involved in Rock Springs High School and Wyoming Cowboy athletics and helped to organize Young American Football League and coached for 10 years. He was also interested in Wyoming history and an avid supporter of all labor organizations. Survivors include his wife Barbara, of Rock Springs; three sons Patrick S. Doak and wife Leslie of Green River, Kevin T. Doak and wife Pat and Cory S. Doak all of Rock Springs; one brother Dennis Doak and wife Karen of Rock Springs; seven grandchildren; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother Lester J. Doak; his maternal grandparents Peter and Katherine Dorrance and paternal grandparents John and May Doak. Following cremation, memorial services are pending. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 22, 2008 RYAN PHILLIP MARTIN Services for Ryan Phillip Martin were conducted on Saturday, March 15, 2008, at the Green River LDS First and Third Ward Chapel, Green River. Bishop Robert Hunter officiated. Interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery, Green River. Martin, 28, of Green River, died Sunday, March 9, 2008, in San Pedro, Calif., after a sudden illness. He was born Oct. 5, 1979 in Blackfoot, Idaho, the son of Bill Martin and Bobette Jackson Martin. He attended schools in Green River. He married Kimberly Ann Knight on Jan. 6, 2001, in Green River. He worked in the construction and oilfield industries. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His interests included fishing, working out, movies and music. Survivors include his wife, Kimberly Martin of Green River; one daughter, Alexis Lora Martin of Green River; parents, Bill Martin of Blackfoot, Idaho and Bobette Martin of Green River; two brothers, Ross L. Martin and wife Amy of Dahlonega, Ga., and Lance T. Martin and wife Jeanna of Green River; two sisters, Lisa Lynn Peterson and husband Mike of Green River; paternal grandmother, Dorothy Martin of Riverside, Idaho; parents-in-law, Rod and Lora Knight of Green River; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Shirley Jackson and Ennis Martin. --- Fox Funeral Home, Mar 23, 2008 Mark Franklin Guse Mark Franklin Guse, 26, of Rock Springs died March 22, 2008 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was born March 20, 1982 in Rock Springs, the son of Douglas Franklin and Carrie June Bennion Guse. Mark attended schools in Rock Springs. He also attended the Clearfield Job Corp in Utah where he received his mechanics certification. He married Stacey Kathryn Sodders on September 1, 2001 in Pinedale. They were later divorced. He then married Cassandra Rae Hager on April 20, 2007 in Rock Springs. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His interests were fishing, the outdoors, collecting nut crackers, working on cars, (Chevy fan), and playing with his children. Survivors include his wife, Cassandra of Rock Springs; one son, Erik Tyrone Sodders, and two daughters, Brelyn Krystine Guse and Camlyn Jean-Elmer Hager all of Rock Springs; parents Douglas and Carrie Guse of Rock Springs; brothers and sisters, Robin Wilcox and husband Jeff of Lander, Wendy Lynn Ridenour and husband Steve of Rock Springs, Michael Aaron Guse and wife Delsey of Greenwood, Arkansas, Shane Douglas Guse and wife Nichole Erickson of Rock Springs, and Misty Dawn Guse of Rock Springs; grandparents, Melvin and LaDona Guse of Longmont, Colorado, and Harrison and Barbara Bennion of Garden City, Utah; one aunt, Angela Young and husband James Todd of Syracuse, Utah; four uncles, Todd Bennion of Rock Springs, Kenneth Bennion and wife Julie of Syracuse, Utah, Steven Bennion of Garden City, Utah, and Donald Guse and wife Katherine of Longmont, Colorado; nieces and nephews, Audrey, Steven, Carissa, SaVanna, Nichole, Kolby, Karrsen, and Cheyenne; friends Christine, Mikala and Jessica Young of Rock Springs, Casey Hightower of Colorado; numerous cousins. Services will be held 11:00 am Friday, March 28, 2008 at the White Mountain Ward LDS Chapel, 3306 White Mountain Blvd., Rock Springs, where friends may call one hour prior to the services. Interment will take place in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Fox Funeral Home, Rock Springs, funeral directors. --- Green River Star, Mar 26, 2008 Mildred C. Getz Mildred C. Getz, 75, of Rock Springs passed away March 22, 2008, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Getz was born Oct. 19, 1932, in Lancaster, Ohio, the daughter of Harold Francis and Marie Emma Herbert Etzel. She married James E. Getz in Lancaster, Ohio, on Nov. 11, 1961. Getz was employed in Columbus, Ohio, as an x-ray tech at Saint Anthony's Hospital, she worked at the Holiday Inn in Lancaster, Ohio, Walmart in Rock Springs and in Green River at the GasaMat-Smoker Friendly. Getz was a Roman Catholic. Survivors include her husband James E. Getz of Rock Springs; one son Brian Getz and wife Tina of Junction City, Ohio; two sisters Madeline Endres of Sacramento, Calif., and Mary T. Schilumeit and husband Franz of Green River; two grandchildren John and Amy; four great-grandchildren; niece Tammy Landeros and husband Octavio and their children all of Rock Springs and nephew Luke Smith and wife Angel and their children all of Eden. She was preceded in death by her parents. A parish rosary will be conducted at 7 p.m. today at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel today from 4-8 p.m. Cremation will follow at the Vase White Mountain Crematory. --- Fox Funeral Home, Mar 26, 2008 Gregory L. Smith Gregory L. Smith, 45, of Rock Springs died Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, Rock Springs. He was born November 14, 1962 in Rapid City, South Dakota, the son of Robert E. and Delores M. Kaster Smith. Gregory attended schools in Rock Springs and was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community. His interests were sports, music, reading, and collecting memorabilia. Survivors include his mother, Delores Smith of Rock Springs; brother, Steven Smith and sister Michelle Smith, both Rock Springs; uncle, Richard Smith of Rapid City, South Dakota; aunt, Connie Kaster of Norfolk, Nebraska; niece, Stormy Smith of Riverton; several cousins. He was preceded in death by his father Robert Smith and grandparents. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, March 29, 2008 at the SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. A holy rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. Friday, March 28, 2008 at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. Inurnment will take place in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Apr 2, 2008 Brad Faigl Brad Faigl, 37, of Cheyenne passed away March 31, 2008, in Cheyenne. He had been a resident of Cheyenne for the past six months and former longtime resident of Rock Springs. He was born Jan. 14, 1971, in Rock Springs, the son of Bob and Sue Lemmon Faigl. Faigl attended school in Rock Springs and was a 1989 graduate of the Rock Springs High School. He also attended and graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1995. His degree was in geography. Faigl later attended the Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science and graduated with a degree in mortuary science. He married the former Amy Andersen on May 24, 1997, in Rock Springs. Faigl was currently working for State of Wyoming Engineer as a water specialist. He also owned and operated his own appraisal business. His interests included spending time with his family, fishing, hunting and camping. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife Amy Faigl of Cheyenne; three sons, Nicholas Faigl, Thomas Faigl and Michael Faigl, all of Cheyenne; his parents Bob and Sue Faigl of Rock Springs; one sister Stacie Anfinson and husband Jake of Laramie; paternal grandmother Mary Faigl of Rock Springs; maternal grandparents Lyle and Wanda Lemmon of Rock Springs; his father-in-law and mother-in-law George and Nancy Andersen of Rock Springs; several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Harvey C. Faigl. Following cremation, a memorial mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave. in Rock Springs. A memorial rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday at the church. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 5, 2008 PETER ROBERT BUNNING HOUSTON--A memorial Mass for Peter Robert Bunning was celebrated on Wednesday, March 19, 2008, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. A memorial service will be conducted Saturday, April 12, 2008, in Houston. Bunning, 30, of Houston, died Wednesday, March 12, 2008. He had been a resident of Houston since 1999 and former longtime resident of Rock Springs. He was born on May 31, 1977, in Rock Springs, the son of Peter J. Bunning and Clara B. Bunning. He attended school in Rock Springs and was a 1995 graduate of Rock Springs High School. He also attended and graduated from the Colorado School of Mines with honors in 1999, obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering with a concentration in electrical engineering. At the time of his death, he was employed as an electrical engineer for Agar Corporation in Houston. Survivors include his parents, Clara Bunning of Cheyenne and Peter J. Bunning and wife Rose of Rock Springs; two sisters, Karen Moon and husband Gregg of Cheyenne and Marla Johnson and husband Mitchell of Atlanta; paternal grandparents, Robert and Mary Bunning of Rock Springs; one nephew, Austin Moon; one niece, Morgan Moon; uncles and aunts, Bob and Penny Boysen of Laramie, Vic and Louise Bertagnolli of Boise, Idaho, John and Deedee Boysen of Laramie and John and Rosie Bunning and Tom Bunning, all of Rock Springs; several cousins; and fiancée, Elizabeth Harwood of Houston. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Theo H. Boysen III and Jean Boysen. Cremation has taken place. --- Green River Star, Apr 16, 2008 Steve Hardesty Steve Hardesty, 67, of Rock Springs passed away April 11, 2008, at the George E. Wahlen Veteran's Hospital in Salt Lake City. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Table Rock, Hardesty had been in ill health for the past several years. He was born Nov. 10, 1940, in Fort Cobb, Okla., the son of the late John and Edna Peck Hardesty. Hardesty attended school in Gruver, Texas. He married the former Carolyn Turner on June 20, 1977, in Gruver, Texas. Hardesty was a United States Marine Corp veteran and had served as a platoon leader. He was employed by Colorado Interstate Gas at Table Rock until his retirement in 1995. His interests included spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren; woodworking, woodcarving, fishing, baseball and football. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Hardesty of Rock Springs; two sons Quentin Hardesty and wife Julie, and Kevin Conner Hardesty, all of Rock Springs; two daughters from a previous marriage Natalie Cox and Christine Hillburn, both of Oklahoma; two brothers, Johnny Hardesty and wife Norma of Elk City, Okla., and Jim Hardesty and wife Mary of Beaver, Okla.; one sister, Wanda Goolsby and husband Earl of Willcox, of Arizona; one sister-in-law Mary Hardesty of Guyman, Okla.; eight grandchildren Matthew Hardesty, Kaylee Hardesty, Dakota Hardesty, Rebecca Cox, Faith Cox, Hope Cox, Cody Clark and Kelsey Clark; one great-grandson Steven Wesley; two sisters-in-law Floyce Corcoran and husband Tommy of Pampa, Texas, and Hershelene Turner of Gruver, Texas; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Edna Hardesty; two brothers Earl Hardesty and Dennis Hardesty. Following cremation, memorial services will conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, at Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street in Rock Springs. Military graveside services and inurnment will be at the Mountain View Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel on Thursday, one hour prior to services. The family of Gerald Steve Hardesty respectfully requests that donations in his memory be made to George E. Wahlen V.A. Hospital, 500 Foothill Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84148. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 18, 2008 LAWRENCE FRANCES MAHONEY Funeral services for Lawrence Frances Mahoney were conducted on Monday, April 14, 2008, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, Green River. Military graveside services and interment were conducted at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mahoney, 81, of 376 N. Eighth W. St., Green River, died Thursday, April 10, 2008, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He had been a resident of Green River and former resident of Baja, Calif. He was born Jan. 1, 1927, in Portland, Ore., the son of Lawrence Frances and Zora Silvia Marler Mahoney Sr. He attended school in Portland and graduated from Jefferson High School. He also attended and graduated from Portland State and Oregon State University. He obtained a bachelor's degree in civil engineering. He married Maria in California on Dec. 2, 1981. Mr. Mahoney served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II. He worked as a civil engineer for R.W. Beck & Associates for 30 years until his retirement in 1989. Mr. Mahoney was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, American Legion and the Amateur Trapshooting Association. His interests included hunting, fishing and trapshooting. Survivors include his wife, Maria Mahoney of Green River; three sons, Lawrence Mahoney III and John Mahoney, both of Washington, and Robert Mahoney of Green River; one daughter, Anne Shelton of Oregon; three brothers, Patrick Mahoney of Montana and Michael Mahoney and Dennis Mahoney, both of Oregon; one half brother; William Marler of California; two sisters, Silvia Lindberg and Kathleen Mahoney, both of Oregon; two half sisters, Mary Lou Marler of Washington and Ardith Marler Ford of Arizona; one grandchild, Fehlya (Jacqueline) McCabe of Portland; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, James Mahoney; one sister, Colleen Donaldson; and one half sister, Michelle Marler. --- Green River Star, Apr 23, 2008 Hop Nei Liu Hop Nei Liu, 92, of San Diego died April 11, 2008, at Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego She was born March 27, 1916, in Canton, China, the daughter of Ying Oi Choy and Chun Fun Liu. She married Man Fong Liu in Canton, China. He preceded her in death in 1997. She was employed for many years at the Renegade Restaurant in Rock Springs. She was recently baptized a member of the Christian church. Her interests included gardening, feeding birds every morning, going to tea and shopping. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, David and Helen Lew of Rock Springs, and Sam and Katy Liu of San Diego; four daughters, Lai Wan Liu Cheng and husband Sau Ning Cheng of Rock Springs, Lai Liu Quan and husband Moon, Wendy Wong and husband Albert, Cindy Hom and husband Jing, all of San Diego; 26 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two brothers and one sister. Funeral services were Saturday at Fox Funeral Home. Interment was in Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Apr 23, 2008 Harriet Elaine Pankey Harriet Elaine Pankey, 72, of Rock Springs passed away April 19, 2008, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Colorado, Pankey had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born Aug. 30, 1935, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Charles Vines and Marjorie E. Wilde. Pankey attended school in Rock Springs. She attended the Wright Beauty College in Rock Springs and also real estate school where she became a licensed realtor. She married George Pankey in Rock Springs on Jan. 5, 1957. Most recently, Pankey was employed as a manager at Holiday Inn for many years. Earlier she had owned and operated Cut and Curl Beauty Salon for many years. She worked for Tim Ryan Realty as a real estate agent for one year. Pankey had been employed by Mountain Bell and retired as a supervisor. Her interests included spending time with her family, sewing, crocheting, baking, gardening, reading, watching classic movies, playing slots and bingo. She volunteered at Western Wyoming Community College for the Right To Read Program and also sponsored a little girl from Brazil. Survivors include her husband George Pankey of Rock Springs; one daughter Marjorie Mackey of Parker, Colo., and fiancé' Richard McQueen of Rock Springs; one son James Pankey of Washington; two sisters Marilyn McElhannon and husband Mac, and Pat Niemiec and husband Tom, all of LaBarge; one granddaughter Tiffany Glasco and husband George of Wheat Ridge, Colo.; one great-grandson Joshua Glasco; one brother-in-law James Pankey and wife of Salt Lake City; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Charles E. Hines, two nephews Stephen Harper and Michael Harper. The family will be receiving relatives and friends at the Quality Inn of Rock Springs on Thursday at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, the LDS Stake Center, 2055 Edgar Street in Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 5-7 p.m. at Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St. in Rock Springs and on Friday at the church one hour prior to services. The family of Harriet E. Pankey respectfully suggests that donations in her memory be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 332 North Lauderdale St., Memphis, TN 38105. --- Fox Funeral Home, Apr 24, 2008 Ira Flor Ira Alicia Flor, 68, a lifelong resident of Rock Springs, died Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born June 16, 1939 in Rock Springs, the daughter of Milford Eversole and Alicia Grace Manning. Ira attended schools in Rock Springs graduating with the class of 1957. Ira married Robert Flor on December 24, 1957 in Rock Springs. She was a member of 4-H for many years and also a member of the Women’s Club of Rock Springs. She was a member of the Congregational Church. She owned and operated Paint Brush Ceramics, Humpty Dumpty Doll Shop, and Bids Janitorial Service. Her interests included spending time with her family and granddaughters, ceramics, crafting, quilting, crocheting, knitting, scrap booking, and dolls. Survivors include her husband Bob Flor, of Rock Springs; two sons, Bob Joe Flor and wife Barbara and Danny Keith Flor all of Rock Springs; sister Robyn Zambai of Rock Springs; granddaughters, Nicole, Ashley, and Kayla of Rock Springs; two aunts, Lois Eversole of Rock Springs and Martha Eversole of Lander; several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 Monday, April 28, 2008 at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. Friends may call 5-7 pm Sunday, April 27, 2008 and Monday one hour prior to services at Fox Funeral Home. Interment will take place in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family request donations to be made to the Primary Children's Hospital, 100 N. Medical Dr., Salt Lake City, Cowboys Against Cancer, P.O. Box 103, Green River, WY 82935,or Hospice of Sweetwater County, 809 Thompson St. Suite D, Rock Springs, WY. --- Green River Star, Apr 30, 2008 Lisa Jean Delaurante Lisa Jean Delaurante, 42, of Yoakum, Texas, passed away on March 27, 2008, at her home. She had been been a resident of Yoakum, Texas, since 2004 and former long time Rock Springs resident. She was born Feb. 19, 1966, in Salida, Colo. In 1984 she graduated from Winona Senior High School in Winona, Minn. She graduated from the radiology technology program at Western Wyoming Community College in 1986. She then worked in Rock Springs and Green River until she became a stay-at-home mom. She moved to Texas in 2004 and began working for the Yoakum Hospital as a Radiology Department supervisor. She is survived by her two young sons, Pete Rico and Anthony ‘Tony' Franklin Delaurante of Rock Springs; parents, Paula and Joe Bertagnolli of Halletsville, Texas; sister Teri and husband Dan Doerr of Fort Worth, Texas; stepbrothers and stepsisters, Troy and wife Penny Bertagnolli, Tori and husband Dale Abbott and Tara and husband Mike Scott, all of Casper; nieces and nephews, Brandon and Ashley Zenke of Winona, Daniel and Johnathon Doerr of Fort Worth, Austin and Lexi Bertagnolli, Allen and Wyatt Abbott and Kylie and Kayla Dawson, all of Casper; uncles and aunts, Ray and Fracis Zampedri of Superior and Gary and Patricia Zampedri and Ladonna and Cliff Pierce, all of Buena Vista, Colo.; great-aunt, Edith Garrett of Buena Vista; brother Rick Flint; and many cousins, extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Henry “Rico” and Bertha Zampedri; aunt Carol Carlson; and paternal grandparents, Vail and Carol Flint. A memorial Mass was celebrated Saturday at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Graveside services and inurnment were conducted in the St. Joseph's Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The family respectfully suggests that donations in her memory be made to: Susan G. Komen For The Cure, Breast Cancer Research, 5005 L.B.J. Freeway Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75244. --- Green River Star, Apr 30, 2008 John Lester Dufour John Lester Dufour, 91, formerly of Rock Springs passed away April 25, 2008, in Walsenburg, Colo. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Pittsburg, Kan., Dufour passed away following a lengthy illness. Dufour was born on a farm, north of McCune, in Crawford County, Kan., on April 23, 1917. He was the fifth and last surviving child of the late Charles Ira and Martha E. Shaw Dufour. Dufour attended schools in Pittsburg, Kan., and graduated from Pittsburg High School with the Class of 1936. He married Ruth Marie Kleinhammer in Pittsburg, Kan., on Oct. 11, 1940, and she preceded him in death on July 10, 1995. In 1937 he migrated to California, where he worked for 23 years in the Wilmington Gas/Mobile Oil natural gas process plant on Terminal Island, Long Beach, Calif. When World War II came, he volunteered in 1942 and served in the Army/Air Corp 348th Air Service Group as a maintenance instructor and radio-radar technician. He served on Iwo-Jima and in the Pacific theater as a staff sergeant and was honorably discharged in February of 1946. In 1961 he and his family moved to Rock Springs where he worked at the Champlin Petroleum natural gas process plant, northeast of Bitter Creek, retiring as plant superintendent in 1982. He was a life member of the B.P.O.E. Lodge 624. Dufour is survived by one son, John Donald Dufour and wife Roberta of Wheat Ridge, Colo.; one daughter, Jane Ann Chatman and husband Tonnie of Rock Springs; six grandchildren Mona Marie Manski, Kristi Lynn Dufour, JoAnn Kay Dufour, Jennifer Irene Dufour, T.J. Sisemore and Brett Sisemore; three great-grandchildren Brianna O'Mahoney, Scarlet Sisemore and Wyatt Sisemore; and one nephew Lester Dufour. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, three sisters Helen Frances Evans, Esther Hidalgo and Margaret Jolley and one brother Walter William Dufour. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday at Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street in Rock Springs. Interment will be at the Paul J. Wataha Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery in Rock Springs. Friends may call on Thursday at the Vase Funeral Chapel from 4-8 p.m. and again at the chapel on Friday one hour prior to services. --- Green River Star, Apr 30, 2008 Albert Zorko Albert Zorko, 89, of Rock Springs passed away April 28, 2008, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A longtime resident of Superior and Rock Springs, Zorko had been in ill health and living with his daughter for the past year and one half. He was born on Aug. 30, 1918, in Dunkirk, Crawford, Kan., the son of the late Rudolf and Franziska Mondelj Zorko. Zorko attended schools in Superior. He married Lillian Dixon Zorko in Rock Springs on March 15, 1947, and she preceded him in death Jan. 4, 2005. Zorko was a United States Army veteran of World War II. He served in the 29th Division, 110th Field Artillery in Battery B. The battles and campaigns he served in were in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe. He was decorated with the Bronze Service Arrowhead, Good Conduct Medal, European, African and Middle Eastern Service Medal and American Defense Service Medal. He worked in the D.O. Clark Coal Mines in Superior for 21 years and later worked at FMC as a miner for 23 years. His interests included spending time outdoors and with his family. Survivors include one son, Roger A. Zorko and wife Dorothy of Colorado; two daughters, Denise Z. Richards and husband Kelly of Rock Springs, Mary Ann Yuill and husband John of South Dakota; one daughter-in-law, Marilyn Zorko of Colorado; one brother Rudolph Zorko and wife Helen of Utah; one sister Jennie Ash of Green River; eight grandchildren Scott Richards and partner Justine, Island D. Richards and wife Teresa, A. Kelly Richards and wife Charity, Gary Zorko and wife Carla, Lya Johnson and husband Aaron, Janelle Zorko, Beth Zorko and Heather Stentz; 13 great-grandchildren, J. Island, Brandon, McKenna, Blaine and Xander Richards, Mikkayla Gonion, Adam Zorko, Scott and Kayla Franz, Elisha and Nakala Fry, Bridger Long and Rebecca Lehman; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one son Albert Lee Zorko, one grandson Troy Alan Zorko and one sister Frances Davis. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street in Rock Springs. Military graveside services and interment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Funeral Chapel on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. and again on Friday one hour prior to services. Pallbearers will be Roger Zorko, Kelly Richards, Scott Richards, Island Richards, A. Kelly Richards, J. Island Richards, Brandon Richards and Mike Large. --- Casper Star Tribune, May 1, 2008 Lucille W. Foley Memorial services for Lucille W. Foley, 90, will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Cremation has taken place. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel, one hour prior to services. She died April 28, 2008, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, following a brief illness. She was born on April 27, 1918, in Lusk, the daughter of the late Merle and Clara Ridder Wilder. She attended school in Rock Springs and graduated Rock Springs High School in 1936. She married Robert Hill. They divorced. She later married Loren Foley. She worked as a companion at the Young At Heart Senior Citizen's Center. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 1, 2008 Willie Lopez Sr. THERMOPOLIS--Willie Lopez Sr., 91, of Thermopolis, died Tuesday, April 29, 2008, in Thermopolis. A resident of Thermopolis and former resident of Reliance, Mr. Lopez died following a lengthy illness. He was born Nov. 2, 1916, in San Antonio, the son of Ben and Mary Lynch Lopez. He attended schools in San Antonio. He married Dora Gamez in 1934 in San Antonio. They later divorced. He married Mary Roderiquez. They later divorced. He married Carmen Abram. They later divorced. He married Viviana M. Archuleta on Dec. 23, 2003 in Thermopolis. Mr. Lopez worked on the San Antonio River Beautification Project. He worked for the San Antonio Arsenal as a shipping expeditor in 1941. He then moved to Portland, Ore. with his family. He worked for Kaiser Shipyards as a ship painter until 1945. They then moved to Superior, where he was employed by the Union Pacific Coal Company and worked at the DO Clark Mine No. 1045 until 1956. He also worked on the Flaming Gorge Project as a rock driller and powder man from 1957 to 1960. He was then employed by Martin Construction Company as a roustabout and powder man from 1960 to 1962. He was also employed by the Colorado Oil Company as a plant operator. He retired in 1983 from Coastal Oil and Gas Company after 21 years of service. After his retirement, he lived in Reliance until 1992. He then moved to the Adel Ranch in the Windriver Canyon until November 2002. His interests included collecting antiques, yard work, fishing, reading, watching TV and spending time with friends and family. Survivors include his wife, Viviana Lopez of Thermopolis; two sons, John Lopez of Bountiful, Utah, and Bob Lopez of Yuma, Ariz.; one stepson, Theodore Novakovich, III of Broomfield, Colo.; three daughters, Dorothy Lopez Anastos of Green River, Judy Ann Lopez Hursh of Windriver Canyon and Kathy Lopez Jewitt of Anaheim, Calif.; one stepdaughter, Tiffaney Ann Novakovich McNeff of Virginia Beach, Va.; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; seven nephews; one niece; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons; four sisters; two grandchildren; two nephews; and one niece. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 2008, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. A parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday, May 2, 2008, at the church. Interment will be the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, 250 Yellowstone Road, Rock Springs. Friends may call from 5-6 p.m. Friday at the Vase Funeral Chapel. People may call at the church from 6:30-8 p.m. Friday and on Saturday one hour prior to services. --- Casper Star Tribune, May 10, 2008 Lena Chipp Funeral services for Lena Chipp, 86, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, May 12, 2008, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 11, 2008, and on Monday one hour prior to services. The family will be receiving relatives and friends at the home of her daughter 209 Jade Street, Rock Springs. Cremation will follow at the Vase White Mountain Crematory. She died on May 7, 2008, at the Sage View Care Center, she had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born on May 19, 1921, in Superior, the daughter of the late Alex and Mary Corazza Prevedel. She attended school in Superior, and Rock Springs. She married Harry R. Chipp on August 27, 1949 in Green River. Her interests were spending time with her family, gardening and baking. Survivors include her husband, Harry R. Chipp; one son, Raymond Chipp; one daughter, Patricia Miller and her husband all of Rock Springs; one grandson; one granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, and one brother. The family respectfully requests that donations in her memory be made to Young At Heart Senior Citizen's -A Bridge To The Future, 538 Pilot Butte Avenue, Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 10, 2008 HANK IRVIN DAVIS FARSON -- Funeral services for Hank Irvin Davis were conducted on Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at the Farson Community Hall in Farson. Brad Thoren conducted the services. Military graveside services and interment followed at the Eden Valley Cemetery. Davis, 89, of Second E. Fourth N., Farson, died Saturday, April 26, 2008, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A longtime resident of Farson, Wyoming, he died following a brief illness. He was born March 15, 1919 in Iona, S.D., the son of Henrie W. and Bessie Davis. He attended schools in South Dakota. He married Lee Rowland in 1976 in Colorado. She preceded him in death. Mr. Davis was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He worked as a heavy equipment operator and a farmer all of his life. His interests included attending rodeos, fishing, driving his dog, Scooley around, spending time with friends and family, reading, working crosswords and watching westerns on television. Survivors include three sons, Porter Davis and wife Barbara of Florence, Colo., and Michael Goich and wife Lavonne J. Goich and Dan Goich, all of Rock Springs; one daughter, Bobbie Mines and husband Don of Farson; one brother, Bennie Davis of Chamberlin, S.D.; one sister, Evon Soulsby of Chamberlin; 16 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; three brothers, and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 10, 2008 JOHN “JACK” HAMILTON ZIMMERMAN Funeral services for John "Jack" Hamilton Zimmerman were conducted on Wednesday, May 7, 2008. at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Green River. The Rev. Dan Mulholland officiated. Interment followed at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers included Erik Zimmerman, David "Oly" Olsen, Jamie Olsen, Dustin Olsen, Sjon Sorensen and Jerry Hamlin. Honorary pallbearers included Robin Zimmerman, Shane Sulzer, Monty Kimball, Jade Thompson, Zachory Thompson, Ian Thompson, Glenn Hill, Howard Baker, Alan Harris, Paul Miller, George Nomis, Gary Bailiff and many friends. Zimmerman, 74, of 165 N. Second W., Green River, died Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at the Intermountain Health Care Center in Murray, Utah. He had been a longtime resident of Green River. He was born Nov. 19, 1933 in Hay Springs, Neb., the son of George J. and Melissa Hamilton Zimmerman. He attended schools in Omaha, Neb., and Lander. He graduated from high school at Lander in 1951. He also obtained an associate of arts degree in business management. He married the former Cheryl Hoff on June 29, 1963, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Rock Springs. Mr. Zimmerman was employed by Kemp Motor Company, owned his own fire extinguisher business and was the Sweetwater County Emergency Management coordinator for 19 years before retiring in 1996. He was responsible for installing Enhanced 911 System in Sweetwater County. He volunteered with Sweetwater County Search and Rescue, Sweetwater County Dive Rescue, Sweetwater County Boat Patrol, served as Chairman of the Title III Local Emergency Planning Committee and was a member of Green River Volunteer Fire Department for 22 years. He had state offices in the Fire Trainer's Association and Emergency Management Association. As a member of National Search and Rescue, he was chairman of a committee that wrote the first national standards for all search and rescue organizations. As the county coordinator, he was recognized as the Outstanding County Coordinator in Wyoming in 1992 and Outstanding National Search and Rescue Member in 1982 one of six honorees nationwide. Some other awards he received included the Distinguished Service Award for Volunteering Community Service in 1983 and Distinguished Citizen Award for Sweetwater County in 1997. He was with Search and Rescue for 17 years and retired as assistant commander. As a member of the Green River Fire Department, he earned the rank of captain. He had the highest level of Wyoming firefighter certification possible, Firefighter III, and was certified by the State Fire Marshall's Office as Fire Instructor. His interests included woodworking, playing with the grandchildren, gardening and spending time at a cabin in the mountains. Survivors include his wife, Cheryl Zimmerman of Green River; two sons, Erik Zimmerman and wife Shauna of Green River and Robin Zimmerman of Cheyenne; two daughters, Wanda Ann Olsen and husband David "Oly" of St. George, Utah, and JoElin DeBaun of Green River; one sister, Georgia Fae Hansen and husband Adrian of Scottsdale, Ariz.; nine grandchildren, Jamie Olsen and wife Amber. Deena Sorensen and husband Darn, Dustin Olsen, Jade Thompson, Zachory Thompson, Ian Thompson, Aiden Zimmerman, Patrick DeBaun and John Paul DeBaun; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, including Cindy Hamblin and husband Jerry Chris Sulser and husband Shane, Melissa Kimball and husband Monty, Sion Sorensen and wife Kira, Gail Verbil and husband Tom and Kay Lynn Fontana and husband David, and many great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; two children, Gregory Zimmerman and Debbie Zimmerman; one nephew, Craig Hansen, and one sister, Ruth Sorensen. --- Green River Star, May 14, 2008 John Callas John Callas, 77, of Rock Springs passed away May 12, 2008, at the Castle Rock Medical Center in Green River. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Superior, Callas died following a brief illness. He was born Sept. 29, 1930, in Helper, Utah, the son of the late William and Joan Riccardo Callas Sr. Callas attended school in Helper, Utah. He was a United States Army veteran of the Korean War. Following his discharge, Callas began working for the United States Postal Service as a mail carrier. He was employed from 1952 until July of 1987. Callas also was employed by Vase Emergency Medical Services as an EMT for many years. He married the former Vicki Ponikvar on April 4, 1964, in Rock Springs. Callas was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community, American Legion Archie Hay Post #24, National Rifle Association and Letter Carriers Association. His interests included fishing and bowling. Survivors include his wife Vicky Callas of Rock Springs; two brothers Jim Callas and wife Rosemary and William Callas and wife Sally all of Rock Springs; one sister Phyllis Christensen of Helper, Utah; one stepsister Goldie Drollinger and husband Steve of Layton, Utah; stepmother Annie Callas of Salt Lake City; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepfather Fonzie Spensko; two brothers Tom Callas and Dennis Spensko. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Avenue in Rock Springs. A parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday at the church. Military graveside services and interment will be conducted at the Saint Joseph's Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church from 5-8 p.m. on Friday and on Saturday at the church one hour prior to services. The family of John W. Callas respectfully suggests that donations in his memory be made to Holy Spirit Catholic School, 210 “A” Street, Rock Springs, WY 82901. Pallbearers are Mike Callas, Ryan Richardson, Russell Richardson, Heath Daley, Slade Daley and Tim Daley. --- Casper Star Tribune, May 16, 2008 Betina “Betty” Rita Dye Funeral services for Betina "Betty" Rita Dye, 57, will be held at p.m. today, May 16, 2008, at the Grace Baptist Church with Pastor Ron Van Hee officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to services at the church. Interment will take place in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. She died May 10, 2008, at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born Sept. 4, 1950, in Hudson, the daughter of Prax and Betina Garcia. She attended schools in Rock Springs, graduating with the class of 1969. She was a member of the Grace Baptist Church in Rock Springs. Her interests included spending time with her family and adding to her Betty Boop collection. Survivors include her two sons, Michael Paul Dye and wife and David Lee Dye, all of Rock Springs; brothers, Richard Martinez and Marvin Campbell, both of Colorado; sisters, Percilla Rivera of Rock Springs, Alice Sanchez and Violet Lopez; four grandchildren, several nieces and nephews; and her close friends, Cynthia Hernandez, Viola Garcia and Pam Harsh. She was preceded in death by her parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 17, 2008 CAROL ANN HOLLOPETER GREEN RIVER - Funeral services for Carol Ann Hollopeter were conducted on Friday, May 9, 2008, at the Church of Christ, Green River. Interment took place in the Riverview Cemetery, Green River. Hollopeter, 56, of Green River, died Sunday, May 4, 2008, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County after a lengthy illness. She was born May 17, 1951 in Gonzales, Texas, the daughter of William Harvey Wesley Keeton and Billie Jean Ward Keeton. She attended schools in California and graduated from Carpenteria High School with the class of 1970. She married Otto Lawrence Hollopeter on Feb. 3, 1973, in Carpenteria, Calif. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Green River. Her interests included playing bingo and spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Otto Hollopeter of Green River; son, Chris Hollopeter and wife Beth of Evanston; daughter, Melissa Chaouqi and husband Driss of Denver; brothers, William Keeton and wife Cecilia of California, Richard Keeton and wife Sheree of Salt Lake City and Steve Keeton and wife Mona of Elko, Nev.; sisters, Kathy Provence and husband David of Chugwater, Janet Jenkins and husband Ron of Duchesne, Utah, and Terri Larive and husband John of Mountain View; five grandchildren, Kamber and Abdurahman Chaougi and Briana, Keegan and Jordan Hollopeter; several aunts and uncles; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Kelly Jean Hollopeter; and aunt, Pauline Verduzco. --- May 19, 2008 Terrie Freeze Terrie Freeze, 48, of Rock Springs, died Sunday, May 18, 2008, at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born July 7, 1959, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Andrew Tomich and Effie Farmer. She attended schools in Rock Springs. She married Mike Freeze on Feb. 19, 1984, in Rock Springs. She worked as a private home health care provider. Her interests included camping, doing puzzles and spending time with her best friend and sister Barbie, her family and grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Mike Freeze of Rock Springs; two sons, Gary Williams Jr. of Grand Junction, Colo., and Brandon Freeze and girlfriend Keri Farwell of Rock Springs; daughter, Courtney Freeze and fianc? Bobby Johnson of Rock Springs; sisters, Barbara Persinger and husband Gary, Rose Ditton and husband James, Susan Sweets and husband Mark, Jackie Schrade and husband Jon, all of Rock Springs, and Linda McMurry and husband Ron of Casper; five grandchildren, LaKaya, Kayleigh, Donovan, Kayden and Bailey; aunt, Opal Pirnar of Reliance; mother-in-law, Lucille Freeze of Rock Springs; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Effie Tomich; brother, James Tomich; nephew, James Ditton; and father-in-law, Jack Freeze. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2008, at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. Friends may call one hour prior to services. Cremation will take place. --- Casper Star Tribune, May 21, 2008 Grace Louise (Francis) Niederer JACKSON - Funeral services for Grace Louise (Francis) Niederer, 87, will be on Friday, May 23 at Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church. An additional service will be on Saturday, May 24, 2008, at the Vase Funeral Home in Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Cemetery. She died May 19, 2008, at St. John's Living Center after a fall which broke her femur and a short stay in hospice care. She was born on April 26, 1921, in Hershey, Neb., to Arnold and Emma Francis. She attended Hershey High School and graduated in 1939. She worked in Colorado and Kansas prior to meeting her husband, Arlo Idon Niederer. After a courtship of only a week, they were married on June 10, 1945, in Phillipsbury, Kan. She was a dedicated wife and mother and lived in numerous places while her husband finished his term in the Army Air Corps and attended college. They moved from Greely, Colo., to Rock Springs, where they lived for over 50 years. She was involved in many community activities in Rock Springs and was deputy director of Sweetwater County Civil Defense for many years. She was active in the PTA, and served in many leadership positions, which culminated in an award of life membership of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers. After the death of her husband in 1984, she remained busy and made many trips in her motor home. She was the president of the Sweetwater County Firehole Gang Chapter of the Good Sam's club. In addition, she served as the state treasurer and historian for Wyoming Good Sam. She won the grand champion prize of the Sweetwater County Fair for one of many quilts she made for her children and grandchildren. She was an excellent cook, a gardener, seasonal decorator, and world traveler. She moved to Jackson in 2005, because of deteriorating eyesight, and was a resident of River Rock Lodge where she served as president of the resident council. She is survived by her daughters, Kathie Pivik of Evansville and Karen Bunt of Brighton, Colo.; son, Arlo F. Niederer of Jackson; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arlo I. Niederer; and a grandson. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Special Olympics Wyoming, 232 East 2nd St., Suite 201, Casper, WY 82601. --- Green River Star, May 21, 2008 Soledad "Shelly" "Chloe" Frances Guerrero Soledad ‘Shelly' ‘Chole' Frances Guerrero, 26, of Rock Springs passed away May 16, 2008, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. She was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs. She was born Aug. 12, 1981, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Jesus Guerrero and Eliria “Lydia” Fernandez. Guerrero attended schools in Rock Springs. She was a member of New Life Ministries. Guerrero loved watching her brother and nephews boxing and loved watching cage fighting. She liked music and talking with her family and friends on My Space. Guerrero was always smiling and laughing; loved spending time with her family, and she was devoted to caring for her mother. She is survived by her parents Eliria ‘Lydia' Guerrero of Rock Springs and Jesus Guerrero of California; two brothers Lawrence Padilla and wife Carrie, and Alfonso Padilla and wife Cheryl, all of Rock Springs; special friend Alverdo; friend and teacher Sharon Montoya; Jim Bowdin and family; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Emilio and Corrina Fernandez, Pablo and Soledad Guerrero and close family friend Verlinda Bowdin. Following cremation at the Vase White Mountain Crematory, a memorial service was conducted at 1 p.m. today at New Life Ministries in Rock Springs. Pastor John Ratcliff conducted the services. --- Green River Star, May 21, 2008 Amy Edith Hauser Amy Edith Hauser, 91, of Rock Springs passed away May 18, 2008, at the Sage View Care Center. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Hauser died following a lengthy illness. She was born Jan. 30, 1917, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late William and Clara Hayes Moon. Hauser attended schools in Rock Springs, Winton and Reliance and graduated from high school in Reliance in 1931. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and The Royal Neighbors of America. Her interests included knitting and reading. Survivors include three sisters Florence J. Crofts and Bernice Kovach of Rock Springs and Erma Coke of North Bend, Ore.; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant son Billy Joseph, two brothers William and James Moon and three sisters Rachael Lang, Zelpha Moon and Marjorie Gardner. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. tomorrow at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street in Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel tomorrow one hour prior to services. --- Green River Star, May 21, 2008 Bryan F. Coleman Bryan F. Coleman, 79, of Rock Springs passed away May 18, 2008, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was a long time resident of Rock Springs. Coleman was born April 5, 1929, in Greenwood, Ark., the son of Frank and Lila Coleman. He attended school in Greenwood, Ark. Coleman was a United States Army veteran of the Korean War. He married the former Bernice A. Jacobs on Sept. 16, 1964, and she preceded him in death June 4, 2000. Coleman worked as a heavy equipment operator for Sunrise Construction Company for 16 years. His interests included fishing, camping, gardening, crossword puzzles and driving around sight seeing. Survivors include one daughter Phyles Mehal of Rock Springs; one son James Kendal and wife Marilyn of Fresno, Calif.; one sister Frances Coleman; seven grandchildren David Mehal, Douglas Mehal, Richard Kendal, Brad Kendal, Brandon Kendal, Alexandra Kendal and Pressley Kendal; one great-grandchild Katie McIntosh; three great-great grandsons Alex McIntosh, Derek Mehal and Dylan Mehal. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brother Bill, sisters Leveda Bowling and Martha Lee Hinesley. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday at Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street in Rock Springs. Rev. Mary Ann Dimand will conduct the services. Interment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday at the Vase Chapel and on Friday one hour prior to services. The family of Bryan F. Coleman respectfully suggests that donations in his memory be made to Hospice of Sweetwater County, 809 Thompson Street Suite D, Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Green River Star, May 21, 2008 Beverly Jean Rose Beverly Jean Rose, 74, of Rock Springs passed away May 16, 2008, at the Sage View Care Center. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Dallas, Ore., and Moab, Utah, Rose died following a sudden illness. She was born June 20, 1933, in Ventura, Calif., the daughter of the late Paul and Ethel Craig. Rose attended school in Santa Paul, Calif. She worked various jobs as a housekeeper. Her interests included getting together with food friends, playing her guitar and singing songs that she wrote with her beautiful voice. She enjoyed sitting in her yard during the summer months watching the birds and working in her garden. She also enjoyed spoiling her favorite pet Fat Cat. She was a good friend to whoever touched her life. She will be sadly missed by those that loved her. She is survived by her husband Buddy Rose of Green River; one son Mark Elkins; daughter Debby McDowell; sisters Jewel Bewley of Dallas, Ore., and Donna Owens of Calif.; one brother Jerry Craig of California; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; godsons Michael and Tony Laabs. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother Earl Craig. Graveside services and interment will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel on Friday one hour prior to services. Pallbearers are John Facinelli, Tim Gillette, Michael Laabs, Ann Laabs, Shirley Polo and Hope Urrutia. Honorary pallbearers are Chuck Reinhart, Rick Sturgil, Daniel G. Laabs and the many friends she had. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 21, 2008 Richard Edward Wales Richard Edward Wales, 86, of 3121 Cache Valley, Rock Springs, died Sunday, May 18, 2008, at the home of his son. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former longtime Superior resident, he had been in ill health for several years. He was born April 13, 1922, in Superior, the son of John E. and Martha Sneddon Wales. He attended school in Superior and was a graduate of Superior High School with the class of 1941. He married the former Dorothy Jean Currie on Sept. 30, 1950, in Odebolt, Iowa. She preceded him in death on Dec. 11, 1987. Mr. Wales was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was employed as a coal miner for the UP Coal Company. He also worked for FMC as a miner for many years and retired in 1985. Mr. Wales was a member of American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24. His interests included hunting and fishing. Survivors include one son, Don Wales and wife Ellen of Rock Springs; three daughters, Margi Stettner and husband Tom of Loveland, Colo., Cathy Crockett and husband Steve of Lander and Jeanie Mitchelson and husband Dave of Rock Springs; two brothers, Harry ?Doc? Wales and wife Sandy of Rock Springs and Bob Wales and wife Katherine of Rawlins; two sisters, Mary Dunn of Rock Springs and Margaret Clouse and husband Bufford of St. George, Utah; 16 grandchildren, Jon Crockett and wife Brandi, Matt Crockett and wife Liz, Chris Crockett and fianc?e Sarah, Spencer Cottrell, Carrie Leyva, Rick Cottrell and wife Jamie, Deacon Cottrell, Jeffre Cottrell, Joni Sprouse and husband Philip, Jamie Murray and husband Ben, Dwight Wales, Kaitlin Wales, Stephen Stettner, Mariah Stettner, Sean Stettner and Dylan Stettner; great-grandchildren, Cooper Crockett, Connor Crockett, Hanna Crockett, Kelsey Crockett, Abby Crockett, Sean Crockett, Jacob Lytle, Hailey Lytle, Brooke Cottrell, Zach Cottrell, Cassandra Huff, Jonathon Huff, Taylor Cottrell, Kyle Cottrell, Aaron Cottrell, Kadin Cottrell, Madison Cottrell, Brody Sprouse, Jolie Sprouse, Allison Murray and Connor Murray; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Bill, John, Sam and George; and one grandson, Clinton Cottrell. Following cremation, a private family memorial service will be conducted at a later date. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 24, 2008 EMMETT OPAL GRIFFIN JR. FARSON – Funeral services for Emmett Opal Griffin Jr. were conducted on Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at the Farson Community Hall in Farson. Military graveside services were conducted at the Eden Valley Cemetery in Farson. Griffin, 81, of 46 Griffinsville Loop, Farson, died Tuesday, May 6, 2008. A longtime resident of Farson and resident of Medoc, Mo., he died following a lengthy illness. He was born Dec. 24, 1926, in Carterville, Mo., the son of Emmett Opal and Victoria Belle Hicks Griffin Sr. He attended schools in Carterville. He was married to Annabel Sailor for 25 years. They later divorced. Mr. Griffin served in the U.S. Army during World II. He worked as a farmer and rancher and was employed by the Bureau of Reclamation from 1961-67. He retired in 1978. His interests included fishing, traveling and spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include five sons, Stephen Griffin and wife Renae, Matt Griffin and wife Sheri, Dan Griffin and wife Teri, Shannon Griffin and wife Brooke and Chris Griffin and wife Regina, all of Farson; five daughters, Vicky Griffin, April Ludwig and husband Mike and Janie Jones and husband Troy, all of Rock Springs, Andrea Griffin of Farson and Heather Albrecht and husband Randy of Fruita, Colo.; one brother, Dennis Griffin and wife Elaine of Franklin, Tenn.; two sisters, Joan Paradowski of San Antonio and Camille Niel and husband Lyle of Carterville; 23 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and several aunts, cousins, nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Larry and Gary Griffin; two sisters, Mary and Dorothy; one brother, Jim; two grandsons, Jason James and Steve Daniel; and one granddaughter, Amanda May. --- Green River Star, May 28, 2008 Richard H. "Dick" Stanton Richard H. ‘Dick' Stanton, 82, of Rock Springs passed away peacefully May 23, 2008. He was born April 11, 1926, to Ritchey O. and Margaret Thomas Stanton. He was a lifetime resident of Rock Springs. Stanton attended school in Rock Springs and was a Rock Springs High School graduate. Following graduation, he served his country in the United States Navy, in the Pacific, during World War II. He married Jeanne M. Cilensek on Dec. 28, 1946. They were together until Jeanne's untimely passing in 1982. Stanton worked for Cream O'Weber Home Dairy and Sinclair Oil. He incorporated Stanton Oil Company, an independent petroleum distributorship, where he was owner-operator until his retirement. He was a lifelong avid sportsman. Stanton enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing and was a member of many wildlife conservation organizations. Survivors include three children Patrick Stanton of Kemmerer, Vernon Stanton and wife Beep of Rock Springs, and Lynette Stanton of Salt Lake City; six grandchildren three great-grandchildren; one sister Sharon Cuthbertson of Green River; and longtime companion Pamela Braun of Rock Springs. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Jeanne and three sisters Katherine Jean, Mary Jane Karician and Elizabeth M. Tyler. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., in Rock Springs. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., in Rock Springs. Military graveside services and interment will be conducted by American Legion Archie Hay Post no. 24 at the Paul J. Wataha Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at Vase Funeral Chapel on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. and again on Friday at the chapel until time of funeral services. --- Green River Star, May 28, 2008 Joseph M. Melinkovich Joseph M. Melinkovich, 92, of Cheyenne passed away May 23, 2008, at the Davis Hospice Center in Cheyenne. He was born in Tooele, Utah, on June 28, 1915, the son of the late Mike Melinkovich and Jaga Blazovich, immigrants from Croatia. He married the former Emma J. Anselmi in Rock Springs on July 14, 1946. They lived and raised their family in Rock Springs until 2002 when they moved to Cheyenne. Melinkovich graduated from Tooele High School in 1933 and completed one year of College at Utah State University in Logan, Utah. He then relocated to Rock Springs and lived with his uncle and aunt Matt and Lucille Laktic. He enlisted and served as a sergeant in the United States Army during World War II. He was stationed in the Aleutian Islands and was an interpreter in Northern Italy. He was inducted Feb. 26, 1942, and received his honorable discharge Oct. 12, 1945, from CO H 87th MT INF Regiment, 10th Mountain Division. He received a Bronze Star citation for meritorious service in combat April 17, 1945 He was employed by Miners Mercantile in Rock Springs as the grocery department manager from 1935 to 1960. From 1960 to 1965 he was employed at the Wyoming Highway Department, and from 1966 to 1990, he and his wife were the owners and operators of Rock Springs KOA. Melinkovich was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community and also a Third Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Council no. 2441 in Rock Springs. He was a Eucharistic minister at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and heavily involved with all church activities. His interests included spending time with his children and grandchildren. In his later years he visited relatives in Croatia and maintained contact with them on a regular basis. Survivors include his wife Emma Melinkovich of Cheyenne; four children Paul Melinkovich and wife Barbara of Evergreen, Colo., Mary Foianini and husband Larry of Laramie, Michael Melinkovich of Cora, Gary Melinkovich and wife Clarice of Cheyenne; grandchildren Tara Melinkovich-Ramirez and husband Luke of Seattle, Laura Melinkovich, Anthony Foianini and wife Cass, Gina Foianini, all of Denver, Clark Melinkovich and wife Laura, Matthew Melinkovich and wife Sami, all of Gillette, Clayton Melinkovich and wife Jeri of Laramie, Janel Melinkovich of Portland Ore., Jason Melinkovichof Empire Colo.; great-grandchildren Joaquin Melinkovich-Ramirez of Seattle, Sarah and Ryan Melinkovich, Madison and Luke Melinkovich, all of Gillette; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son Joseph Melinkovich Jr.; brothers Daniel and George Melinkovich; one granddaughter Nadia K. Melinkovich; and one grandson Christopher Foianini. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway in Rock Springs. A parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday at the church. Military graveside services and interment will be conducted by American Legion Archie Hay Post no. 24 at the St. Joseph's Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Friday from 4-8 p.m. and on Saturday at the church one hour prior to services. Pallbearers are Paul, Michael, Gary, Clark, Matthew and Clayton Melinkovich. Honorary Pallbearers are Anthony Foianini and Jason Melinkovich. The family of Joseph M. Melinkovich respectfully suggests that donations in his memory be made to St. Joseph's Children Home, P.O. Box 1117, Torrington, WY 82240. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 3, 2008 Murla D. Dona Murla D. Dona, 87, of Rock Springs, died Friday, May 30, 2008, at the Sage View Care Center after a lengthy illness. She was born March 1, 1921, in Cumberland, the daughter of Daniel Daniels and Emma Buchanan Daniels Wilde. She attended schools in Winton and Reliance. She married Victor Dona on Nov. 26, 1940, in Green River. He preceded her in death on Feb. 15, 2004. She had been employed by Union Merc, Safeway and City Market for 28 years until her retirement in 1974. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her interests included crocheting and visiting family and friends. She is survived by her one son, Norm Dona and wife Sherry of Rock Springs; one daughter, Dana Dona of Rock Springs; two grandchildren, Stacey Jacobson and husband Don and Kelli Dona; two great-grandchildren, Danyell Jacobson and Dakota Meyer; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Victor; three brothers, Danny, Clyde and Laddie Daniels; and one sister, Blanch Welch. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 5, 2008, at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, 2008, and one hour prior to services Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will follow at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Rock Springs. --- Green River Star, Jun 4, 2008 Barbara Jean Mitchelson Barbara Jean Mitchelson, 75, of Rock Springs passed away May 28, 2008, at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mitchelson had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born in Knoxville, Iowa, on Oct. 11, 1932, the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth ‘Balosky' Henderson. Mitchelson attended school in Reliance and Rock Springs and was a 1950 graduate of the Rock Springs High School. She married William G. ‘Bill' Mitchelson on Nov. 22, 1953, in Rock Springs, and he preceded her in death Feb. 6, 1991. Mitchelson owned and operated Mitchelson Insurance for many years. She also owned and operated Pla Mor Lanes and the OK Bar. Her interests included spending time with her family, painting, bowling, spending time at her home in Mesquite, Nev., and gambling. Survivors include one son David Mitchelson and wife Jeanie of Rock Springs; four grandchildren Tiffany Mitchelson of Rock Springs, Brianne Rauzi and husband Paul of Casper, Nick Mitchelson of Rock Springs and Erienne Mitchelson of Casper; three great-grandchildren Alexis Mitchelson, Aiden Johnson and Meiah Mitchelson; one sister-in-law ZoAnn Henderson: one cousin Mary Ruth Jereb; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents William and Elizabeth Henderson; husband Bill Mitchelson; one daughter Jeanine Mitchelson; one brother Dave Henderson. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated today at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Church in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. The family of Barbara Jean Mitchelson respectfully suggests that donations in her memory be made to Memorial Hospital Dialysis Unit, P.O. Box 1359, Rock Springs, WY 82902. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 7, 2008 FERN MARIE LAMB GREENHALGH FERRERO GREEN RIVER - Funeral services for Fem Marie Lamb Greenhalgh Ferrero were conducted on Monday, June 2, 2008, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Graveside services and interment were conducted at the Manila City Cemetery in Manila, Utah. Ferrero, 89, of 220 E. Third St., Green River, died Monday, May 26, 2008, at the Sage View Care Center where she had been a resident for the past six years. She was a longtime resident of Green River and Manila. She was born Sept. 28, 1918, in Linwood, Utah, the daughter of George "Dewey" Lamb and Josephine Isabel Mayer. She was the eldest of eight children. She attended schools in Manila and Ogden, Utah. She married John Elijah "Jack" Greenhalgh in 1935. They later divorced. He preceded her in death on April 22, 1972. Their children were Gary Max Greenhalgh, Theresa Joy Greenhalgh, Sandra Joan Graham, Timothy Jon Greenhaigh, Ronald Kenneth Greenhalgh and Jeanne Marie Greenhalgh Ferrero. She married Dominick "Snooks" Ferrero in 1946. He preceded her in death on July 26, 1983. Prior to retirement, she was employed as the director of the Daggett County Senior Citizen's Center in Manila. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include two sons, Gary Max Greenhalgh and Ronald Kenneth Greenhaigh; two daughters, Sandra Joan Graham and Jeanne Marie Greenhaigh Ferrero; one brother, Keith Lamb; one sister, Nedra Burke; 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; one daughter, Theresa Joy Greenhalgh; one son, Timothy Jon Greenhalgh; three brothers, Fay in infancy, Bert Lamb and James Lamb; and two sisters, Grace Mitchell Jones and Beverly "Betty" Moss. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 7, 2008 BONNIE “B” LYNN SCOTT ROCK SPRINGS - Graveside services and interment for Bonnie “B” Lynn Scott were conducted on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 al Rest Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery, north of Rock Springs. Mrs. Scott, 53, of 915 Walnut St. Rock Springs, died Thursday, May 22, 2008, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Utah, Nebraska and Hawaii, she died following a lengthy illness due to C.O.P.D. She was born Sept. 9, 1954 in Lusk, the daughter of Clyde and Ester Stallman. She attended schools and was a Lusk High School graduate with the class of 1972. Her interests included spending time with her daughter and grandchildren and two-step dancing She was a former member of Mothers Against Drunk Drivers. Survivors include one daughter, Sherrie Weerheim of Rock Springs; one brother, Loyd Stallman of Glenrock; four grandchildren, SherRay Scott, Savannah Weerheim, Ethan Weerheim and Shaylee Weerheim. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde Stallman and Esther Hogan; one son, Skip Scott; one nephew, Josh Scott; her maternal and paternal grandparents and aunts and uncles. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 14, 2008 CHRISTOPHER SHANE OLIVER SANTA RITA, Guam---Funeral services for Christopher Shane Oliver were conducted on Tuesday, June 10, 2008, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, in Green River. Military graveside services and interment were conducted in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mr. Oliver, 27, of Santa Rita, Guam, died Tuesday, May 27, 2008. He was born Feb. 26, 1981 in Rock Springs, the son of Norman Oliver and Jalynn Ryan. He attended school in Mountain View and was a 2000 graduate of Mountain View High School. Following high school, he joined the U.S. Navy. He married Amanda Oliver on Nov. 2, 2002 in Bremerton, Wash. They later divorced. Mr. Oliver was a petty officer second class in the Navy at the time of his death and employed as a machinist mate. His interests included spending time with his children, fishing, computers and the Navy. Survivors include his parents, Jalynn Ryan and husband Robert of Green River and Norman Oliver of Louisiana; mother of his children, Amanda Oliver of Santa Rita; two sons, Nathan Lee Oliver and Kaiden Robert Oliver, both of Santa Rita; one daughter, Natalie Lyon Oliver of Santa Rita; one brother, Johnny Norman Oliver and wife Vicki Lynn of Rock Springs; stepbrother, Shawn Ryan of Rock Springs; one sister, Jamie Lynn Fisher of Rock Springs; one stepsister, Mandy Richards of Rock Springs; one niece, Myriah Oliver of Rock Springs, and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his stepbrother Robert Ryan Jr.; and his maternal and paternal grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 14, 2008 BRIAN D. PARKS ALPINE—A memorial service for Brian D. Parks, 72, was conducted on Saturday, June 7, 2008, at the Ames Cemetery in Alpine. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 14, 2008 DOLORES YLINCHETA TERRY VERNAL, Utah - Funeral services for Dolores Ylincheta Terry were conducted on Monday, June 9, 2008, at the LDS Glines First and Fifth Ward Chapel in Vernal. Viewings were conducted Sunday, June 10, 2008, at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary in Vernal, Utah Interment followed at the McKinnon Cemetery in McKinnon. Mrs. Terry, 84, died Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at the Uintah Care Center in Vernal. She was born June 30, 1923, in Salt Lake City, the second of four children born to John and Aniceta Ylincheta. In 1925, the Ylincheta family moved to Manila, Utah. She attended school in Manila and graduated from high school in 1941 in Ogden, Utah. She married Heber Jex Terry on Dec 19, 1941, in McKinnon. She became a member of the LDS church. She and her husband were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple in 1959. Together they raised three sons: John Charles "Jack" or "Randal," James "Randy" and Dennis Jex D.J." She retired from First Security Bank in 1985 after years of service. Her interests included her family, snowmobiling, water skiing, hunting camps, knitting, crocheting, rose gardens, making homemade crescent rolls and her Basque heritage. She is survived by her husband, Jex Terry two sons, Jack and wife Shirley Terry and D.J. Terry; one brother, Art and wife Jill Ylincheta, 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ani Ylincheta; one brother, John Ylincheta, one sister, Blanche Von Gyurscy and husband Alex Von Gyurscy, one son, Randy Terry one great-granddaughter, KayCee Herbert and a great-grandson, Lane Ward. --- Green River Star, Jun 25, 2008 William Vladimir Pryich William Vladimir Pryich, M.D., 79, of Rock Springs,passed away June 20, 2008, at his home with his family at his side. He was born June 26, 1928, in Rock Springs, the son of the late Ilija and Boja Dozet Pryich. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a 1946 Rock Springs High School graduate. He attended the University of Denver, graduating with a bachelor of science degree in 1950. He married Idele Klonizos in 1953 in Rock Springs. He was accepted into Creighton University Medical School and graduated with a doctor of medicine in 1956. He completed his internship at St. Catherine’s Hospital in Omaha in 1957. He wanted to practice medicine in his hometown and had his own private practice in Rock Springs for 37 years and loved delivering babies. There were at least 800 documented babies delivered during his career. Many of those delivered are still residents of Rock Springs, Green River, Pinedale, Eden Valley and the Bridger Valley. Following his retirement from private practice, he worked at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he assisted in surgery for 12 years. He enjoyed the phone calls that caused him to drop everything to help his colleagues well into his 70s. He finally retired in 2006. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, hunting, fishing at the cabin in Pinedale, having lively political discussions, and teaching the history of Rock Springs and Serbia. His dream was to win the Wyoming Lottery. He was a member of the Wyoming Medical Society, American Medical Association, B.P.O. Elks Lodge, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Oddfellows and National Rifle Association. He was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Survivors include his wife of Rock Springs; son and daughter-in-law George and Angelina Pryich of Rock Springs; daughter Ann Marie Pryich-Olson and husband Ron of Mill Creek, Wash.; sisters Helen Matozevich of Rock Springs, and Mary Keranen of Portland, Ore.; brothers Milan “Beeky” Pryich and wife Katherine and Alex “Fatty” Pryich and wife Lillian, all of Rock Springs; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, kumovi and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Smilga Pryich, Daisy MacPheators, Sophie Lemich and Patsy Dowdy; brothers George “Judy” Pryich and Mike “Brink” Pryich; sisters-in-law Molly Brown Pryich and Evelyn Fontana; brothers-in-law Mike Matozevich, James MacPheators, George Lemich, Raleigh Keranen, and Mike Klonizos; niece Kathy Lee Dalton and nephew Victor Fontana. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Rock Springs. A prayer service will be conducted Friday at 7 p.m. at the Vase Chapel. Graveside services and interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday from 2-8 p.m. at the Vase Chapel and on Saturday morning until time of funeral services. The family suggests donations in his memory be made to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, P.O. Box 14, Rock Springs, or Hospice of Sweetwater County. --- Green River Star, Jun 26, 2008 Katina Leodes Katina Leodes, 75, of Rock Springs, passed away June 24, 2008, at the Sage View Care Center after having been in ill health for the past several years. She was born on March 22, 1933, in Nerokourou Xanea, Crete Greece, the daughter of the late Michael and Despina Dilopoulous Varvandakis. She attended schools in Greece and married Pete Leodes there in 1956. He preceded her in death in 1984. She was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and Areanis Club. Her interests included spending time with her family and she loved to cook. Survivors include two sons, Nick Leodes and wife April, and Pete Leodes, all of Rock Springs; three grandchildren, Stephanie, Adrianne and Katina Ilene; two sisters, Evangelia and Thalia of Greece; five brothers Christos, Nickos, Georgios, Demetrios and Antonies also of Greece; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Pete; and one brother, Stelios Varvandakis. A prayer service will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. June 30 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. July 1 at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Mountain View Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. and at the Vase Chapel on Tuesday morning until time of services. The family suggests donations in her memory be made to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 28, 2008 CLYDE FRANKLIN “FRANK” DEAN JR. GREEN RIVER -- Military graveside services and inurnment for Clyde Franklin "Frank" Dean Jr. were conducted on Monday, June 23, 2008, at the columbarium in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mr. Dean, 74, of 1750 E. Teton, Green River, died Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. A resident of Green River since August 1974 and former resident of North Carolina with the Department of the Navy, Mr. Dean had been in ill health for eight years. He was born March 1, 1934, in Sioux City, Iowa, the son of Clyde Franklin Dean Sr. and Ethel McGuire. He attended school in Sioux City. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. Mr. Dean received numerous medals while in the service. Mr. Dean was employed as a hospital corpsman for the Navy for 20 years. He married the former Yaeko Toma on Sept. 5, 1961, in Okinawa, Japan. His interests included playing bingo, working in his yard, bowling, fishing and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife, Yaeko Dean of Green River; sons, Jim Dean and wife Chris and Gary Dean and wife Karen, all of Green River; two daughters, Lina Erdmann and husband Lawrence and Naomi Trumble and husband Toby, all of Green River; one sister, Esther Burchett of Springfield, Ill; 10 grandchildren, Cammie Buckendorff, Larry Erdmann Jr., Yurika Hill, Ashlee Dean, Kasey Dean, Tyler Trumble, Tanner Trumble, Scott Trumble, Erik Pecheny and Michelle Pecheny; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Perry Dean; and one sister, Judy Clark. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 28, 2008 KENNETH L. PETTY GREEN RIVER - Funeral services for Kenneth L. Petty Sr. were conducted on Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. Pastor Paul Henderson conducted the services. Military graveside services and interment were conducted by the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24 at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mr. Petty, 68, of 704 Daniel Boone, Green River, died Thursday, June 12, 2008, at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. A longtime resident of Green River and former resident of Carlsbad, N.M., he had been in ill health for the past four years. He was born Feb. 9, 1940, in Junction, Texas, the son of William and Ruby Taggert Petty. He attended schools in Carlsbad. He married Peggy York Petty in 1960 in Juarez, Mexico. They later divorced. He later married Dwanna Petty. Mr. Petty served in the U.S. Navy. He worked for OCI for many years until ill health forced him to retire in 2004. Prior to this, he worked as a miner for the Duvall Mine for 17 years in Carlsbad. Mr. Petty was a member of the National Rifle Association. His interests included fishing and hunting. Survivors include one son, Kenneth Petty Jr. and wife Marilyn of Green River; two daughters, Lorrna Renee Ross of Bakersfield, Calif., and Genilia Gail Carmine and husband Robert of Green River; one sister, Wanda Petty of Killeen, Texas; eight grandchildren, Kenneth Rollins, Peggy Rollins, LaShandra Bowen, Brad Bybee, Ryan Bybee, Christopher Carmine, Robert Carmine and Ryan D. Carmine; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; former wives; two brothers, Jerry and Larry Petty; and twin sisters, Glenda and Linda. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. Pastor Paul Henderson will conduct the services. Military graveside services and interment will be conducted by the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24 at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, 2008, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel and one hour prior to funeral services Wednesday at the chapel. --- Green River Star, Jul 2, 2008 Roy Lee "Red" Gimlin Roy Lee “Red” Gimlin, 83, of Lyman passed away June 25, 2008, at his home. A longtime resident of Lyman and former resident of Missouri, Rock Springs and Carter, Gimlin passed away following a brief illness. He was born Feb. 13, 1925, in Hartville, Mo., the son of the late John and Martha Trusty Gimlin. Gimlin attended school in Hartville, Mo., and graduated from Hartville High School with the Class of 1943. He married Viola Clark in Elko, Nev., on Aug. 26, 2002. Gimlin worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 44 years as a track foreman until his retirement June 7, 1987. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge. His interests included bowling, cooking, hunting, fishing, carpentry, collecting railroad train memorabilia, weaving afghan stitch and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include one son Steven Lee Gimlin and wife Kathleen of Edwardsville, Kan.; one daughter Laura Sue Moller and husband Jerald of Springfield, Va.; three stepdaughters Jacque While and husband Jim of Rock Springs, Darryl Olson and husband Rod of Evanston, and Cheryl Lund of Salt Lake City; one granddaughter Diania; six step grandchildren, Jonny, Jimmy, Jack, Jessica, Amanda and Samantha; eight great-grandchildren and three cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, one brother and two wives. Following cremation at the Vase White Mountain Crematory a memorial graveside service is scheduled at 11 a.m., Saturday at the Mountain View Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery in Rock Springs. Friends and family will conduct the services. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, July 4 and 5, 2008 DARREN LARRY BARNEY GREEN RIVER - Funeral services for Darren Larry Barney were conducted on Friday, June 27, 2008, at the LDS Fifth Ward Chapel in Green River. Interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mr. Barney, 44, of Green River, died Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at the Sundance Hospital in Sundance. He had been a longtime resident of Green River. He was born Aug. 4, 1963, in Richfield, Utah, the son of Afton Larry and Dorothy “Dot" Barney. He graduated from the Green River High School with the class of 1981. While in high school he was on the Debate Team. He also graduated from Western Wyoming Community College in 1986 with an associate of arts and science degree. He was employed as assistant manager of Surfaces Inc. His interests included camping, collecting and selling antiques, gold prospecting, fourwheeling, ceramics, people, life, Christmas and animals. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include his parents, Afton Larry and Dorothy "Dot" Barney of Green River; one brother, Larry Blake Barney of Green River; adopted brother, Mick D. Peery of Green River; two nieces, BayLee Lychelle Barney of Green River and MaKayla Rae Barney of Rock Springs; aunts and uncles, Donna Magleby and husband Dallin of Monroe, Utah, Mark Snedeger and wife Anna of Richfield, Utah, Lois Curtis and husband Eugene of South Jordan, Utah, and Kathie Merchant of Richfield, Utah; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, July 4 and 5, 2008 DONALD L. “DUKE” YOWELL COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa--Memorial services for Donald L. "Duke" Yowell were conducted on Monday, June 30, 2008, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Council Bluffs, Iowa. The Fr. Tim Vann officiated. Inurnment was set to follow in Green River at a later date. Mr. Yowell, 79, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, died Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at his home. He was born March 12, 1929, in Green River to Carl and Dottie (Stephens) Yowell. He graduated from Green River High School in 1947 and attended the University of Wyoming for two years. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He married Mollie Axton on May 30, 1953 in Swindon, Wiltshire, England. They made their home in Green River before moving to Council Bluffs in 2004. Mr. Yowell worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 41 years as a telegrapher and wire chief, retiring in 1990. He was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Council Bluffs; Green River Mouni Moriah Masonic Lodge No. 6, where he served as past master; Council Bluffs Eastern Star Chapter No. 441 and Green River Mystic Chapter No. 8, where he was past matron; and Green River American Legion Post No. 28. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mollie Yowell; sons, Michael Yowell and partner Hersh Rodasky and Daniel Yowell, all of Council Bluffs; granddaughter, Alisha Rodasky Yowell of Council Bluffs; sister Juel Pritza and husband Nick of Omaha, Neb.; three nephews, and great-nieces and great nephews. --- Belgrade News, Jul 8, 2008 VIRGINIA MOSS Virginia Moss, 86, of Bozeman died June 22. She was born July 14, 1922 in Rock Springs, Wyo., to Casimiro and Aniseta (Apriz) Larrabaster. She grew up in Rock Springs, where she graduated high school. From there, she attended Mercy Hospital in Denver, Colo., graduating in 1943 with an RN degree. She worked as a health nurse in Sweetwater County, Wyo. Virginia married her high school sweetheart, Martin E. Moss, on Aug. 16, 1947, after his return from service in World War II. After Martin’s graduation from the University of Wyoming School of Engineering, they moved to Afghanistan where he taught. While in Afghanistan, Virginia and Martin traveled throughout many parts of the world and saw things and places that have changed forever. Beirut was one place that Virginia thought stood out. She and Martin also visited the Basque region of Spain, China, Japan, the Scandinavian countries and India, where they saw the Taj Mahal. In 1959, Virginia and Martin returned to the United States and moved to Bozeman, where Martin took a teaching position at Montana State University, teaching civil engineering. They designed and constructed their own house on Cottonwood Road, where she resided for the rest of her life. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Martin; infant son, John; her parents, one sister, Leona; and five brothers, Roman, George, Joseph, John and Frank. She is survived by one sister, Elvira “Beada” Larrabaster Holt, of San Francisco, Calif.; two nephews who lived with her in Bozeman, whom she helped raise, Frank (Vianna) Larrabaster and their two children, Evan and Garrett of Manhattan; and Joe Larrabaster of Seattle, Wash., as well as several nieces and nephews. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Resurrection Parish Catholic Church. Memorials in Virginia’s honor may be made to the Bozeman Symphony, 1822 W. Lincoln, Bozeman, MT 59715. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, July 19, 2008 MARIAN GESKE GREEN RIVER – A memorial tribute for Marian Geske was conducted on Monday, July 14, 2008, at the Golden Hour Senior Citizens Center in Green River. Mrs. Geske, 77, of 308 Bramwell St., Green River, died Friday, July 4, 2008, at her home. A longtime resident of Green River, she had been in ill health for several years. She was born Sept. 6, 1930, in Redwood Falls, Minn., the daughter of Karl G. and Laura A. Behrendt. She attended schools in Redwood Falls and was a graduate of Redwood Falls High School with the class of 1948. She attended Glencoe Teacher Training and graduated in 1949. She later attended Mankato Minnesota State Teachers College and graduated in 1952. Following graduation, she taught grades one through 12 in a one room schoolhouse in rural Minnesota. After moving to Wyoming, she became a substitute teacher. She married Vernon L. Geske on April 17, 1954, in Redwood Falls. Mrs. Geske was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Her interests included spending time with her family and friends, reading, bowling, sewing and making greeting cards. Survivors include her husband, Vernon L. Geske of Green River; two daughters, Barbara Stewart and husband Douglas and Julie A. Williams and husband Dale, all of Green River; two brothers, Kay G. Behrendt and wife Marilyn of Clear Lake, Minn., and James Behrendt and wife Jan of Burnsville, Minn.; four grandchildren, Katherine J. Stewart, Jacob D. Stewart and wife Nikki, Brady J. Williams and wife Glenna and Holly M. Zechin; four great-grandchildren, Madasynn, Caison, Riley and Jayce; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Carla Kohlhof. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, July 19, 2008 THOMAS JOSEPH SMITH CHEYENNE - Graveside services for Thomas Joseph Smith were conducted on Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mr. Smith, 80, of Cheyenne, died on Saturday, July 5, 2008, at the Davis Hospice Center after a long battle with cancer. He was born Oct. 26, 1927, in Superior to Thomas P. and Rosalie (Young) Smith. He graduated from Superior High School in 1945 and attended the University of Wyoming for four years. He graduated with a bachelor's of art degree. He also attended Michigan State University at East Lansing, Mich., for graduate work. He then went to work for the U.S. Postal Service for 40 years in Saginaw, Mich., retiring in 1992. Mr. Smith came to Cheyenne in 1995 to live with his sister due to failing eyesight. Survivors include his sister, Margaret E. Smith; and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; and grandparents, James and Sarah Smith and Joseph A. and Hettie Ellen Young. --- Richard "Dern" Leroy Dernovich, 62, died on June 7, 2008, at his home in Grove, Okla. He was born Oct. 19, 1945, in Rock Springs, to August Dernovich Sr. and Rose Dernovich. He was raised in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School. After high school, he served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He married Dolores Rae Hall in Nebraska. Together they had two daughters, Breezy and Shawna, and a son, Richard Jr. They later divorced. He worked at Bridger Coal for many years as a coal hauler operator. After leaving Rock Springs, he took a job at Newmont Gold in Nevada as a gold hauler operator. He married Jean Whiteside while living in Elko, Nev. Together they had a son, Devon. After leaving Newmont Gold, he traveled the western United States. He eventually moved to Grove. He was passionate about classic cars. He loved searching for old cars that he hoped he could restore one day. He made a lot of friends who shared this passion. His pride and joy was his candy apple red 1939 Ford Coupe. He is survived by his wife, Jean of Cordell, Okla.; daughter, Breezy Bird and husband of Idaho Falls, Idaho; son, Devon of Cordell; brother, August Dernovich and wife of Rock Springs; two grandchildren; an uncle; numerous cousins and their families; and many nieces and nephews and their families. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rose Dernovich and August Dernovich Sr.; son, Richard Leroy Jr.; daughter, Shawna Lynn; sister, Linda Kay Onisto and an uncle. Military graveside services will be at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs, Wyoming. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 29, 2008 Daniel Hunter Danial Hunter, 23, of 614 Gobel St., Rock Springs, died Monday, July 21, 2008, at his home. He had been a resident of Rock Springs for 11 years and former resident of Bakersfield, Calif. He was born Feb. 16, 1985, in Bakersfield, California, the son of Julie Ann Spiker and Herbert Danial Hunter Sr. He attended schools in both Bakersfield and Rock Springs. He had been employed by John Bunning Pipe Yard for three years. His interests included working, camping, fishing, watching movies and spending time with his family. Survivors include his companion and the mother of his children, Elaine Hodder of Rock Springs; parents, Julie Ann Hunter of Rock Springs and Herbert Danial Hunter and companion Kim of McCall, Idaho; two sons, Danial James Hunter and Isaiah Chase Hunter, both of Rock Springs; one brother, Joshua Ryan Hunter of Rock Springs; two sisters, Elicia May Hunter of Rock Springs and Mandy Dawn Hunter of Cheyenne; his maternal grandparents, Carol Spiker Beutel and husband Doug Beutel of Rock Springs and Herbert T. and Catherine Hunter of Burley, Idaho; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Tony Spiker; uncle, Mike Spiker; and cousin, Kevin Corazza. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, 2008, at the New Hope Baptist Church 513 G St., Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, north of Rock Springs. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to services. Pallbearers include Tony Spiker, Sean Spiker, Aaron Spiker, Danny Hunter, Josh Hunter, Kyle Fisher, Herb Hunter and John Salazar. --- Green River Star, Jul 30, 2008 Mario Adrian Mora Mario Adrian Mora, 41, passed away July 22, 2008. He was born in Rock Springs on Feb. 21, 1967, to Irene ‘Zamora’ Mora and Tom M. Mora. He attended school at Wilson Elementary, Monroe Junior High and graduated from Green River High School in 1987. Mora played basketball, was a wrestler and received several trophies in roller skating. He moved to Casper in 1990 and worked construction and as a waiter at several restaurants including the Parkway Plaza. Mora met Isabel Cristina Enriquez on Sept. 27, 1995, and proposed the next day. It was a whirlwind romance and love at first sight. They were married June 29, 1996, and had one daughter Daniela Maria Mora on May 27, 2001. They moved to Denver when they were first married, and he obtained his commercial driver’s license and worked for Amerigas. Unfortunately they divorced in 2006 but had decided to reconcile when Mora’s life was tragically taken. Mora will be best remembered his heart of gold, sweet, kind nature, a loving husband and the love he held for all of his family. He was a “jack of all trades” and would have given the shirt off his back to anyone. Organs were donated so that others may live and enjoy life as he always did. Survivors included his soul mate Isabel Cristina; daughter, Daniela Maria; mother Irene Zamora Martinez of Casper; father Tom M. Mora of Green River; four brothers Orlando E. Mora of Colorado, Faustin M. Mora of Green River, Tano I. Mora of Colorado and Armando A. Mora of Casper; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by brothers Ambrocio A. ‘Sonny’ Mora, Tommy M. Mora Jr. and his maternal and paternal grandparents. Funeral services will be conducted at Restoration Ministries, 518 Elk Street in Rock Springs at 1 p.m. Saturday. Interment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Friends may call on Friday from 5-8 p.m. at Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street in Rock Springs and on Saturday at the church one hour prior to services. --- Casper Star Tribune, Jul 30, 2008 Connie Bernard Connie Bernard, 45, died July 25, 2008, at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born on Nov. 14, 1962, in Grinnell, Iowa, the daughter of James and Edith Henning Luckey. She attended schools in Rock Springs and married Tracy Bernard. They were later divorced. She had been employed as a dispatcher for Basic Energy for many years. Her interests were camping, boating, and spending time with her friends. She was involved each year with events that raised money for the fight against cancer such as the chili cook-off, golf tournaments, and the crawfish boil. She was called "Aunt Nonnie" by all her friend’s children. She is survived by her father and step-mother, James and Carolyn Luckey and sister, Linda Luckey all of Rock Springs; six aunts and two uncles. She was preceded in death by her mother, Edith Luckey, grandparents, Carl and Eva Henning, Carl and Marge Luckey, and several aunts and uncles. --- Green River Star, Aug 6, 2008 Jennie Ann Ash Jennie Ann Ash, 92, of Green River passed away Aug. 2, 2008 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center. She had been in ill health for the past several years She was born on March 6, 1916 in Dunkirk, Kan., the daughter of the late Rudolph Zorko and Frances Mondelj Zorko, but has been a long time resident of Green River, and was a former resident of Worland and Evanston. Ash attended schools in Kansas. She married John Vesco Sr. in Green River, on Aug. 31, 1965 who preceded her in death. She later married Verdon Ash in Billings, Mont., in 1967 and he preceded her in death in February of 1994. Her interests included spending time with her family, gardening and traveling. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Albert “Bob” Vesco and his wife Joyce of Green River; daughter-in-law, Joan of Sierra Vista, Ariz.; one brother, Rudolph Zorko and wife Helen, of Midvale, Utah; six grandchildren, Laurie Vesco of Wilmington, Delaware, Robin Vesco of Rock Springs, Karen Lynch of Sierra Vista, Arizona, Debbie Vesco and Pamela Smith both of Phoenix, and Kathleen Vesco of Glendale, Ariz.; eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, one son, John Vesco, Jr., one sister, Frances Davis and one brother, Albert Zorko. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. A Parish Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. on Thursday at the church. Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. and on Friday morning until time of services. Pall bearers are Robin Vesco, Norman Davis, Dale Davis, Jim Lesko, Jon Lesko and Lukas Kirby. --- Fox Funeral Home, Aug 6, 2008 Wesley Zakovich Wesley Nick Zakovich, 71, of Denver, died Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at Hospice of St. John in Denver following a lengthy illness. He was born September 10, 1936 in Rock Springs, the son of Nick Zakovich and Sophia Galovich. Wesley graduated from Oakland High School in Oakland, California with the class of 1954. He attended the University of Wyoming and also served in the U.S. military during the Korean War. He married Mary Jo Alley on August 20, 1966 in Laramie, Wyoming. They later divorced. Wesley was employed with the Wyoming Highway Department as a Civil Engineer for sixteen years. He was a member of the Eastern/Serbian Greek Orthodox Church. His interests included supporting and encouraging his daughter’s hobbies, watching old movies and cartoons (especially Mickey Mouse) and collecting. Survivors include his daughter, Marlene Zakovich Cavanagh of South Pasadena, California. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nick and Sophia Zakovich. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Monday, August 11, 2008 at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 405 N Street, Rock Springs. Father Mario Giannopolos will officiate. Friends may call 5-6 pm Sunday, August 10, 2008 at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs where a prayer service will be conducted at 5:00 p.m. Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery, in Rock Springs. In lieu of flowers, family request donations be made to the Hospice of St. John, Attn. Bobby Alvarado/Donations, 1320 Everett Court, Lakewood, CO 80215. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 9, 2008 KATHRYN IRENE WILLIAMS Funeral services for Kathryn Irene Williams were conducted on Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. The Rev. Roy Black conducted the services. Mrs. Williams, 70, died Wednesday, July 30, 2008, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. She was born Sept. 3, 1936, in Waverly, Ohio, the daughter of Van Edward and Marjean Harris. She married H. Ray Williams on July 8, 1958. Her survivors include her husband; two daughters, Peggy S. Santillanes of Rock Springs and JoAnn Evertsen of Spring Creek, Nev.; two sons, Steven R. Williams of Green River and Duane H. Williams of Craig, Colo.; one sister, Gladys Hanshaw of Wooster, Ohio; two brothers, Lorn E. Harris of Deming, N.M., and David Harris of Orville, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Barak Evertsen of Minneapolis, Libby Evertsen of Rock Springs, Sarah Evertsen and Marcial Evertsen, both of Spring Creek and Jessica, Joshua and Ashley Greenwood of Pocatello, Idaho. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 9, 2008 DONALD GEORGE ROCKWELL GREEN RIVER - Following cremation, a celebration of Donald George Rockwell Sr.'s life was conducted Friday, Aug. 1, 2008, at the Clearview Bowling Center in Green River. Mr. Rockwell, 88, of 670 Adams St., Green River, died Saturday, July 26, 2008, at the Sage View Care Center. A resident of Green River for the past 35 years and former resident of New Hampshire and New York, Mr. Rockwell had been in ill health for several years. He was born July 18, 1920, in Gilsum, N.H., the son of George and Helen Chapin Rockwell. He attended school in New Hampshire. He was employed as a carpenter and a member or the Carpenter's Union for 30 years. His interests included fishing, camping, working on cars, building things and working with his hands. Survivors include two sons, Donald Rockwell and wife Lori of Green River and Terry Rockwell of San Rafael, Calif.; six daughters, Barbara Zimblis of New York, Donna York and husband Wayne of California, Eileen Birosh of New York, Patricia Lesser of Colorado, Janice Child of Rock Springs and Karla Christensen and husband Randy of Fort Bridger; one, brother, Kenny Rockwell of New York; sister, Arlene Matice of New York; 24 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Clayton; two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 9, 2008 MARY KOURBELAS Funeral services for Mary Kourbelas were conducted on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008, at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Rock Springs. Father Mario Giannopolos officiated. A prayer service was conducted Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Ms. Kourbelas, 90, of 291 N. Third E., Green River, died Saturday, July 26, 2008, at Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital. She was born Dec. 3, 1917, in Green River, the daughter of Steven and Grace Kourbelas. She attended school in Green River and was a Green River High School graduate with the class of 1936. She was then employed at the Sweetwater County Assessor’s Office and eventually elected the Sweetwater County assessor. Ms. Kourbelas held that position until she retired. Her survivors include two brothers, Nickolas Kourbelas and Thomas Kourbelas; one sister, Tula Swan and husband Dale; two nephews, Neil Kourbelas and Reed Kourbelas and their wives; and cousins, Nicole Bolton and husband Michael and their two daughters, Steven Kourbelas and Soph Kourbelas and wife Juanita and their family. She was preceded in death by her parents. --- Green River Star, Aug 13, 2008 John B. Erramouspe John B. Erramouspe, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away Aug. 8, 2008, surrounded by his family. He fought a valiant fight against cancer, which he was diagnosed with 11 months earlier. He was born Dec. 9, 1926, one of 12 children to Basque immigrant parents, Gaston and Grace ‘Larre’ Erramouspe. Erramouspe stayed and attended school on the family ranch located in Sublette County, with his nine brothers and sisters until he was in the eighth grade. He then went to Colorado to finish his high school education. Erramouspe returned to the family ranch upon the death of his older brother Pierre who was killed in World War II. He and his father ran the ranch until it was turned over to John completely. He found time to visit Rock Springs occasionally where he met, courted and married Wilma Rose Lowe on April 16, 1955. Together they had 10 children whom they also raised together in Rock Springs and on the Erramouspe Family Ranch. Erramouspe was a hard worker for 81 years and he instilled the same work ethic and morals upon his family. He remained active on the family ranch up until his diagnosis. Even after, he found ways to help out his son John on the ranch such as delivering grain for the livestock or simply meeting him in Farson to help feed the cattle. Erramouspe enjoyed spending time at the family ranch taking care of the animals. He was always teaching his children and grandchildren the importance of taking care of the land and importance of prayer in their lives. He was a member of the Traditional Roman Catholic Church. Erramouspe is survived by his wife, Wilma; children Joe Erramouspe and wife Tiffany, John Erramouspe and wife Joy, Paul Erramouspe and wife Sherry, Pat Erramouspe and wife Angie, Mary Allen and husband Lance of Salt Lake City, Chris Erramouspe and wife Shauna, Bernadette Legerski and husband Tony, Lori Gipson and husband Shawn, Nancy Gideon and husband Rick of Edmond, Okla., and Erin Erramouspe and fiancé’ George Gavula of Oklahoma City; 21 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother Joseph J. Erramouspe and wife Barbara; sisters Miriam Grace of Ventura, Calif., Anne Case of Oceanside, Calif., Catherine Canestrini, Bernadette Gosar and husband Tony of Pinedale, Margaret Sellyei and husband Joe of Loveland, Colo., Grace Mossman of Englewood, Colo.; two sisters-in-law; a brother-in-law and his wife; many niece, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers Pierre, Paul, Phillip and Louis, a sister-in-law and three brothers-in-law. Private funeral services are planned. The family of John B. Erramouspe respectfully suggest that donations in his memory be made to Monastery of Our Lady of Guadalupe, 142 Joseph Blane Road, Silver City, NM 88061-9799 or Hospice of Sweetwater County, 809 Thompson Street, Suite D, Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Green River Star, Aug 13, 2008 Anthony David Knezovich Anthony David Knezovich, 54, of Rock Springs passed away Aug. 10, 2008. He was a longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Superior and Lander. He was born May 15, 1954, in Rock Springs, the son of the late Marion R. Knezovich and Mary N. Nosich. Knezovich attended school in Rock Springs, Superior and Lander and was a 1972 graduate of the Lander Valley High School. He married Sandra Kay Pollock on May 17, 2003, in Rock Springs. Knezovich was the owner operator of AA Electric, Plumbing and Excavation. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church and of IAEI. He was a former member I.B.E.W. Local 322. His interests included flying airplanes, riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, parachuting and traveling to Las Vegas to see the shows. Survivors include his wife Sandy Kay Knezovich of Rock Springs; two sons Anthony David Knezovich II and wife Stacey Ramirez, and Brenton Robert Knezovich, all of Rock Springs; two daughters Kabrina Kili Palmer and husband Blaine of Lewisville, Idaho, and DeanAnn Marie Knezovich Swick and husband Ed of Rock Springs; stepdaughters Tami Petty of Cheyenne and Tina Frullo and husband Pete of Rock Springs; one stepson Troy Anderson and wife Emily of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two brothers Edward Franklin ‘Ozzie’ Knezovich of Superior, and William ‘Billy’ Knezovich and wife Patricia of Lander; 14 grandchildren; several cousins, nieces and nephews; and his mother-in-law Geraldine Pollock. He was preceded in death by his parents Marion R. and Mary N. Nosich Knezovich and one brother Marion Robert Knezovich Jr. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Avenue in Rock Springs. Father Jing Baldo will officiate. A parish rosary will be recited at 10: a.m. Monday at the church. Interment will be in the St. Joseph’s Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 16, 2008 MARY ELLEN VEYS Funeral services for Mary Ellen Veys were conducted on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, at the Vase Funeral Home in Rock Springs. Mrs. Veys, 65, of 2640 Hawaii Court, Green River, died Wednesday, July 30, 2008, at the St. Mark's Hospital in Salt Lake City. She was a longtime resident of Green River. She was born March 30, 1943, in La Junta, Colo., the daughter of Carl A. Nelson and Anna W. Smith. She grew up in Las Animas, Colo. and graduated from Bent County High. She then graduated from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colo., with a bachelor's degree in business. She was a member and past president of Pi Omega Pi Sorority. Following college, she taught business classes at Palmer High School in Colorado Springs, Colo. She married Rodger J. Veys on June 23, 1988, in Las Animas. They moved to Wyoming in 1977 and Green River in 1978. She worked for Likes, Stevens and Henderson Accounting Firm - which is now Schnauber, Hall and Associates - for 32 years, retiring on April 30, 2007. Her interests included sewing, scrap booking, traveling with her husband and spending time with her family and grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Rodger J. Veys of Green River; one son, Ian Veys and wife Tina of Green River; one daughter, Lareen "Lory” Kettering and husband Robert of Green River; one sister, Carla Falkofske and husband Burt of Virginia; three nephews, Randy Falkoiske, Dwight Falkofske and family and Jonathan Falkofske and family, all of Virginia; two cousins, Jim Harris and family and Richard Harris and family, all of Colorado; and three grandchildren, Carly A. and Ellie M. Kettering and Alexander Joseph Veys. She was preceded in death by her parents. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 16, 2008 DENNIS LARRY WALLACE Graveside services and interment for Dennis Larry Wallace were conducted on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008, at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Deacon David Shryock conducted the services. Mr. Wallace, 67, of Green River, died Monday, Aug. 4, 2008. He was a resident of Green River for the past 18 years. He was born June 9, 1941, in Eugene, Ore., the son of Tommy D. and Alta May Gill Wallace. He attended schools in Crow, Ore., and graduated from Crow High School with the class of 1959. He also earned an associate's degree at the Oregon Technical Institute. He married Trena Faye Armitage on May 12, 1961, in Lorane, Ore. Mr. Wallace worked for Williams Companies until his retirement on May 15, 1997. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge. His interests included hunting, fishing, yard work, gardening and coin collecting. Survivors include his wife, Trena Faye Wallace of Green River; one son, Michael Dean Wallace of Green River; one daughter, Joan Annette Wallace of Green River; and five grandchildren, Nicole, Tommy, Brian, Justin and Alex. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Jack Wallace. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 16, 2008 WESLEY NICK ZAKOVICH Funeral services for Wesley Nick Zakovich were conducted on Monday, Aug. 11, 2008, at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Rock Springs. Father Mario Giannopolos officiated. Interment was in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mr. Zakovich, 71, of Denver, died Tuesday, Aug, 5, 2008, at the Hospice of St. John in Denver following lengthy illness. He was born Sept. 10, 1936, in Rock Springs, the son of Nick Zakovich and Sophia Galovich. He graduated from Oakland High School in Oakland, Calif., with the class of 1954. He attended the University of Wyoming and served in the U.S. military during the Korean War. He married Mary Jo Alley on Aug. 20, 1966 in Laramie. They later divorced. Mr. Zakovich was employed with the Wyoming Highway Department as a civil engineer for 16 years. He was a member of the Eastern/Serbian Greek Orthodox Church. His interests included supporting and encouraging his daughter's hobbies, watching old movies and cartoons especially Mickey Mouse, and collecting. Survivors include his daughter, Marlene Zakovich Cavanagh of South Pasadena, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nick and Sophia Zakovich. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 16, 2008 KENNETH MEYER THERMOPOLIS - Graveside services for Kenneth Meyer was conducted on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008, at the Eden Valley Cemetery. Brad Thorn officiated. Mr. Meyer, 86, died Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008, at the Hot Springs Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis. He was born April 18, 1922, in Rock Springs to Fred and Almanda "Allie" Meyer. He lived in Eden Valley until ill health forced him to move to the Canyon Hills Manor in Thermopolis, where he had been a patient for 33 years. He is survived by a brother, James Meyer of Woods Cross, Utah; two sisters, Ruth Chesnovar of Farson and Dorothy Jordon of Dubois; several nieces and nephews; and many friends in Thermopolis. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, William Meyer, Benjamin Meyer and Robert Meyer; and one sister, Mildred Williams. --- Green River Star, Aug 20, 2008 Brandon Dave Skiles Brandon Dave Skiles, 11, of Rock Springs passed away Aug. 12, 2008. He was a lifetime resident of Rock Springs. Skiles was born May 31, 1997, in Rock Springs,the son of Justin and Melissa Skiles. He attended the Holy Spirit Catholic School, Overland School and White Mountain School in Rock Springs. Skiles was in the fifth grade. He loved to play with his dogs and sister in the mud hole in their backyard. He enjoyed camping, fishing and shooting his brand new BB gun. He was an avid sportsman and played baseball and football. He played on the All-Star team for three years. This year he would have been a sixth grader on the Bronco’s Football Team. Skiles had a very big heart and would help anyone. He worked all summer mowing yards, picking up trash and collecting mail. Survivors include his parents Justin and Melissa Skiles of Rock Springs; one sister Mckenzie Dawn Skiles of Rock Springs; maternal grandparents Jeff and Nancy Coleman of Abingdon, Va.; paternal grandparents Darus and Sally White of Rock Springs; maternal great-grandmother Cordie Lester of Cedar Bluff, Va.; maternal great-grandfather Scott Altizer of Richlands, Va.; paternal great-grandparents Francis ‘Poncho’ and Cecilia Gil of Rock Springs; paternal great-grandmother Ruth White of Rock Springs; several aunts including Joceyln Dawn Skiles of Denver and Chrissy Lou Lester of Abingdon, Va.; several uncles including Austin Reed Skiles of Rock Springs; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal great-grandfathers Les Skiles and Clifford White and maternal great-grandfather Homer Lester; maternal great-grandmother Janet Altizer; two uncles Danny Altizer and Jeff Parsons. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Friday afternoon at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Rob Spence, Joe Brandt, Austin Skiles, Levi Gil, Jeff Coleman, Justin Lairby and Rocky Scarpella. --- Green River Star, Aug 20, 2008 Linda Tomich Linda Tomich, 84, of Rock Springs passed away Aug. 16, 2008, at her home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former long time resident of Pinedale, Tomich died following a brief illness. She was born on March 26, 1924, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Joseph and Sima Sumich Sulenta. Tomich attended school in Rock Springs and was a 1942 graduate of Rock Springs High School. She attended and graduated from the Providence College of Nursing with a nursing degree. She married Mike ‘Speggs’ Tomich in Hailey, Idaho, on June 13, 1948. He preceded her in death Feb. 21, 2005. Following college, Tomich was employed a Sweetwater Memorial Hospital as night supervisor for many years. She and her husband were the owners of Parkway Motel in Rock Springs for 18 years. They later moved to Pinedale where Linda Tomich also worked at the Sublette County Retirement Center. Survivors include three daughters Roberta Elmer and husband Jim, Tamara Liska and husband Ed, all of Rock Springs, and Siama Jimenez and husband Paul of Loveland, Colo.; one sister Donna Pedroni of Danville, Calif.; seven grandchildren Lori Hall, Leslie Morton, Lynnet McDonald, Jamie Sudol, Joshua Liska, Zachary Liska, and Isabella Jimenez; seven great-grandchildren Dale Myska, Macall Morton, Walker Morton, Emma Sudol, Kate Sudol, Cami Sudol and Jarret McDonald. She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Sima Sulenta; her husband Mike ‘Speggs’ Tomich; three sisters Marianne Sulenta, Ann Butler and Kate Petrich; and one brother Tony Sulenta. Following cremation at the Vase White Mountain Crematory, a memorial service for Linda and Mike ‘Speggs’ Tomich was conducted Monday morning at Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Graveside services and entombment was conducted at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 23, 2008 CHARLES HENRY ANDERSON Graveside services and interment for Charles Henry Anderson were conducted Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008, at the Farson-Eden Cemetery in Farson. At his request he was buried in the Eden-Farson Cemetery by his parents and brother, Robert. A memorial service followed at the Eden-Farson Community Hall. Mr. Anderson, 86, died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008, at St. Mary Hospital in Grand Junction, Colo. He was a former resident of Eden Valley. He was born with his twin sister Charlotte in Marshalltown, Iowa, to Charles Lincoln Anderson and Katherine Plander Anderson. He quit school at an early age to work the family farm in Eden and care for his widowed mother. He continued to care for her until her death at age 72. He taught himself to play the guitar and mouth harp and performed for his family and others. He raised Hereford and Black Angus cattle. His niece, Nancy Wood Iseman, won Grand Champion Steer at the county fair with one of his Herefords. Because of poor health, Mr. Anderson sold the farm in Eden and moved to Grand Junction to live with and be cared for by his twin sister, Charlotte Ingle. He is survived by his sisters, Charlotte Ingle, Martha Wolf and Margaret Anderson; many nieces and nephews, and his lifelong friend, Robert Bob" Eaton of Lander. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Genevieve Grandy and Catherine Wood; and brothers, Harold Anderson and Robert Anderson. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 23, 2008 STEVE JAMES KALIVAS Funeral services for Steve James Kalivas were conducted on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008, at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Rock Springs. Mr. Kalivas, 85, of 324 Jensen St., Green River, died Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City. A longtime resident of Green River, he died following a brief illness. He was born Oct. 2, 1922, in Logga Messinia, Greece, the son of James and Efthemia Mandros Kalivas. He attended school in Green River and was a Green River High School graduate with the class of 1940. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II as a tech fifth grade in the 82nd Field Hospital, stationed in the Pacific Theater. He received the American Service Medal, Asiatic Pacific Service Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. He married Donna Weed on Aug. 3, 1947, in Green River. They were married 61 years. Mr. Kalivas was employed by FMC for 28 years and retired as a maintenance planner and consultant. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. His interests included golfing, traveling to Las Vegas, Mesquite and Wendover, Nev. to gamble, being an avid University of Wyoming football fan and spending time with his family and friends, especially going to McDonalds for coffee with his friends. Survivors include his wife, Donna Faye Kalivas of Green River; two sons, Michael Kalivas and Ron Kaliyas and wife Donna B., all of Green River; one daughter, Janice Kalivas of Green River, two brothers, Gus Kalivas and wife Mary of Green River and Bill Kalivas and wife Cheryl of Pocatello, Idaho; three sisters-in-law, Irene Kalivas and Georgia Kalivas, both of Green River, and Helen Kalivas of Salt Lake City; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, John, George and Tony; and one sister, Anna. --- Green River Star, Aug 27, 2008 Sylvia Nancy Brcko Sylvia Nancy Brcko, 56, of Rock Springs passed away Aug. 20, 2008, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A lifetime resident of Rock Springs, Brcko died following a brief illness. She was born Feb. 3, 1952, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late William and Lillian Brcko. Brcko attended schools in Rock Springs. Her interests included baby-sitting her nieces and nephews, spending time with her dog Punky, singing and watching old movies. Survivors include one brother Mark Brcko of Mesquite, Nev.; one sister Billie Lee Mattinson of Rock Springs; brother-in-law Ralph Mattinson; nephew Neil A. Mattinson and wife Shelly of Rock Springs; nieces Raelynn Dziadosz of Rock Springs and Karen McGinnis of Santa Ana, Calif.; great-nephews Kevin Mattinson, Trevor Mattinson, Darek Mattinson and Nick Dziadosz; great-nieces Kinlee Mattinson and Lauren Dziadosz; aunts Dorothy ‘Tykie’ DeBernardi, Agnes ‘Beba’ Bailey and Eva Davis; several cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; aunts Mildred ‘Toofie’ Taucher, Sylvia Shields, Eleanor ‘Bugs’ Brcko; uncles Jake Brcko and Victor ‘Sonny’ Brcko. Following cremation, a memorial services were conducted at Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. --- Green River Star, Aug 28, 2008 Joel Paul Caudle Joel Paul Caudle, 23, of Rock Springs, passed away Aug. 25, 2008, in Evanston. He was born June 26, 1985, in Big Lake, Texas, the son of Joe and Anna Johnson Caudle. He attended school in Odessa, Texas. His interest was music and he enjoyed playing many instruments. Survivors include his parents; one brother, Phillip Caudle, all of Rock Springs; three sisters, Jessica Nix and husband Joe of Rock Springs, Jennifer Rodgers and husband John and Angela Caudle, all of Midland, Texas; maternal grandparents Erma Wagner and husband Floyd of Kerrville, Texas; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Frederick Johnson and paternal grandparents James and Alice Stella Lackey Caudle. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at the First Assembly of God Church in Rock Springs. Pastor Jesse Ybarra will conduct the services. Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Friday two hours prior to services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 30, 2008 FRED CLARK JR. Funeral services for Fred Clark Jr. were conducted on Monday, Aug. 25, 2008, at the LDS Chapel in Green River. Military graveside services and interment were in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mr. Clark, 82, of 128 Evans St., Green River, died Thursday, Aug. 20, 2008, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A longtime resident of Green River, he had been in ill health for two years. He was born, Oct. 29, 1925, in Reliance, the son of Fred Clark Sr. and Nettie Potter Clark. He attended schools in Winton and Rock Springs. He was a 1943 graduate of Rock Springs High School. He married the former Annie Buh on Jan. 15, 1947, in Rock Springs. She preceded him in death on Aug. 20, 2003. Mr. Clark was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was stationed on the USS Ommaney Bay, which was sunk by a kamikaze plane. He was employed at FMC as a welder for 20 years and retired in 1989. His interests included fishing, watching Tiger Woods play golf on the television, being an avid bowler and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mr. Clark was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include two daughters, Karon Owens and husband Rick of Green River and Sharon Dickbernd and husband David of Omaha, Neb.; one brother, Bill Clark of Havenville, Mont.; one sister, Marie Pivik of Pinedale; 15 grandchildren; 17great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Nettie Clark; five brothers, John R. "Jack" Clark, Tom Clark, Harold Clark, Donald Clark and Keith Clark; and four sisters, LaVerne Campbell, Ruth Beutel, Nettie Clark and Vera Clark. --- Fox Funeral Home, Aug 31, 2008 Daniel Lubick Daniel Joseph Lubick, 64, died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008, in the VA hospital in Sheridan. He was born Aug. 20, 1944, in Butte, Mont., the son of Phyllis (Walker) and Walter Lubick, He graduated from Greeley School and Butte High School. He then joined the Army and did tours of duty in Vietnam. He married Ann Ellifritz in 1978 in Rock Springs. They had two children, Dan and Kimberly. He drove a truck and also worked in the school bus barn in Rock Springs. His interests included collecting things, hunting, and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Ann; children, Dan and Kimberly and boyfriend Mike; new grandson, Joseph Andrew who was born Thursday 28, 2008; brothers, Walter and wife Patti Lubick of Great Falls, Mont., Frank and wife Cece Lubick and Tom and wife Linda Lubick of Butte; sisters, Judy and husband Bill Henderson of Butte and Pam and husband Larry Lee of Clifton, Colo.; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; and both mother- and father-in-law. Cremation has taken place. Military memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, 2008 at the American Legion Archie Hay Post 24, 543 Broadway, Rock Springs. Military honors and inurnment will be in the Veterans Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery --- Green River Star, Sep 3, 2008 Lawrence Bolen Sr. Lawrence Bolen Sr., 71, of Rock Springs passed away Aug. 26, 2008, at his home. He was born April 21, 1937, in Rock Springs, the son of the late Mike and Mae Armstrong Bolen. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a Rock Springs High School graduate. He also attended two years of college and obtained an associate’s degree. He married the former Delores Ann Theifault in Rock Springs in 1970. He was a United States Army Veteran. He was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad for 25 years and retired in 2002 as an engineer. He was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community, and his interests included fishing, hunting, playing dice, gambling and camping. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Lawrence and Sandy Bolen of Sandy, Utah; one daughter Monica DeCoteau of Belcourt, N.D.; three sisters, Carol Scherer of Simla, Colo., Louise Jean Grimes of Wheatland and Sally Robinson of Roosevelt, Utah; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one aunt; one uncle; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and several aunts and uncles. Following cremation at the Vase White Mountain Crematory, a memorial service was conducted Tuesday at Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Military graveside services and inurnment was in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Sep 3, 2008 John P. Cochran John P. Cochran, 88, of Green River passed away Aug. 26, 2008, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. A longtime resident of Green River, Cochran passed away following a lengthy illness. He was born March 24, 1920, in Denver, the son of the late Harry and Veta West Cochran. Cochran attended schools in Kansas and Nebraska and graduated from high school in Merrysville, Kan., with the Class of 1939. He served in the United States Air Force during World War II. Cochran was employed as a storekeeper and eventually became a supervisor for the Union Pacific Railroad for 33 years until his retirement in 1979. He was a member of the Lions Club, Fraternal Order of Eagles in Green River and the Elks. His interests included hunting, fishing and traveling. Survivors include one niece Barbara Jean Hopgood of Blackfoot, Idaho, and one nephew Jimmy Cochran of Spokane, Wash. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Harry, Lyle, Harvey and George Cochran and one sister Helen. Cremation has taken place, and at his request there will be no services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 4, 2008 William H. “Billy” Foster William H. “Billy” Foster, 39, of 835 Rhode Island, Rock Springs, died on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008. He had been a life long resident of Rock Springs. Foster was born in Rock Springs on Dec. 21, 1968, the son of George William and Katherine Patricia Tomasini Foster. He attended schools in Rock Springs, Wyoming and was a 1987 graduate of the Rock Springs High School. Foster was employed at OCI of Wyoming for 15 years and at the present time was a miner operator. His interests included spending time with his fiancé and his family; snowboarding, hunting, four-wheeling, playing drums and guitar, riding motorcycles, fishing, bowling and was an avid Vikings Football fan. Survivors include his parents, George and Kathy Foster of Rock Springs; his fiancé, Rene Golnitz; one son, Tony Foster of Rock Springs; one daughter, Madeline Bueker of Laramie; one brother, Robert L. Foster of Rock Springs; two step-sons, Tailor and Dalton both of Rock Springs; aunts and uncles, Marlene Stevenson and husband Wayne, Carl Tomasini and wife Bobbi, Charlotte Hendrickson and husband Jim, Iris Foster, all of Rock Springs; one nephew James Foster. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Lidio and Velma Tomasini; paternal grandparents, Hubert and Elsie Foster; one uncle, Bill Tomasini and one cousin Billy Tomasini. Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Brian Poad will conduct the services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 5, 2008 John “Jack” Cecil Currier John “Jack” Cecil Currier, 85, of 1208 11th St., Rock Springs, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 35 years and former resident of Maine, he died following a lengthy illness. He was born Feb. 5, 1923 in Whitefield, N.H., the son of Oscar T. and Martha J. Peake Currier. He attended school in Jay, Maine, and graduated from Jay High School in 1941. He married the former Eileen Virginia Meader on Dec. 12, 1942, in Livermore Falls, Maine. She preceded him in death on April 27, 1994. Mr. Currier was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He served from Jan. 12, 1943 to Jan. 16, 1946. He was a member of the Signal Corp on the island of Ie Shima, Okinawa and the Philippine Islands. Reporter Ernie Pyle was killed by a sniper while Mr. Currier was on Ie Shima. Mr. Currier received the Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal, Asiatic Pacific Theater Campaign Ribbon, American Theater Campaign Ribbon, Philippine Liberation Ribbon and one Bronze Service Star. A millwright since 1964, Mr. Currier worked for various employers including Pacific Power & Light. Mr. Currier retired on Feb. 5, 1988. He was a member of Eaton Memorial Methodist Church in Livermore Falls, Maine, member of the Mt. Defiance Masonic Lodge No. 794 in Ticonderoga, N.Y., and signing founder of the Maine Trapper’s Association. His interests included hunting, fishing, gardening, cats, history and spending time with his wife and family. Survivors include three sons, Robert J. Currier of Omaha, Neb., Tim D. Currier of Eugene, Ore., and Rich D. Currier and wife Michelle of Rock Springs; four daughters, Cynthia E. Jackson of Cheyenne, Deborah Buker and husband Philip of Standish, Maine, Susan Pate and husband Bill of Russellville, Ark., and Nancy Vonberg and husband Ernie of Green River; two brothers, Oscar Currier of Rock Springs and Richard Currier and wife Eleanor of North Jay, Maine; one sister, Martha Currier of Fort Wayne, Ind.; 23 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews, including Leah Doak and husband Bob and Jim Currier and wife Ellen, all of Rock Springs. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar T. and Martha Currier; and his wife, Eileen Currier. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Friends may call one hour prior to services Saturday at the Vase Chapel. Cremation will follow. Military graveside services and inurnment will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens by the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24. --- Green River Star, Sep 10, 2008 William Carson Suftko William Carson Suftko, 74, of Rock Springs passed away on Sept. 7, 2008, at his home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Phoenix, Suftko had been in ill health for the past several years. He was born Oct. 8, 1933. in Davenport, Iowa, the son of Stanley M. and Louisa E. Suftko. Suftko attended school in Chicago and Phoenix and was a graduate of the Phoenix High School. He also attended the Phoenix Christian College. Suftko married the former Jo Ann Van Camp in Phoenix on May 11, 1990. He was the owner and operator of SST Testing for the past five years and had been a truck driver prior to that. He was a member of the Rock Springs Evangelical Free Church, American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24 and served as a chaplain and adjutant and was on the board of directors for the Salvation Army. His interests included singing and playing the guitar in church and drawing cartoons. He had a giving spirit. Survivors include three sons Steven Suftko and wife Donna of Pigeonforge, Tenn., Phyllip Chakos and wife Terri of Phoenix, and Carl Suftko of Gary, Ind.; two stepsons Todd Ferriby and wife Jessica of Mesa, Ariz., and James Ferriby and wife Patty of Walled Lake, Mich.; two daughters Cynthia Suftko of Grand Junction, Colo., and Kathey Smart of Rock Springs; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife Georgia; second wife Wanda; three brothers Stanley Suftko Jr., James Suftko and Jerald Suftko; two sisters Wanda and Rosemarie. Funeral services were conducted today at Rock Springs Evangelical Free Church. Pastor Richard Carlson conducted the services. Military graveside services and interment were in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery Pallbearers were James Arndt, David Gilman, Todd Ferriby, James Ferriby, Carl Suftko and Blake Wolman. The family of William Carson Suftko respectfully suggests that donations in his memory be made to Cowboy’s Against Cancer, 1893 Dewar Drive, Rock Springs, WY 82901 --- Green River Star, Sep 10, 2008 Elsie Blasko Elsie Blasko, 95, of Rock Springs, passed away Sept. 9, 2008, at Sage View Care Center following a lengthy illness. She was born Aug. 20, 1913, in Quealey, the daughter of the late Paul J. and Josephine Korosec Hribar. She married Benedict J. Blasko in Salt Lake City in 1988 and he preceded her in death in 1988. She worked as a homemaker to a coal miner husband, taking care of a widowed mother. She also assisted her husband in the operation of the Yellowstone Cafe and in later years was employed by the Bi-Rite Drug Store until her retirement. She was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community, the Young at Heart Senior Citizens and the Slovenian National Benefit Society Lodge 555. Her interests included keeping her family happy, yard work and housekeeping. Survivors include one son, Donald P. Blasko of Rock Springs; two grandchildren, Brenda Blasko Payte and husband Steven of Montrose, Colo. and Benedict J. Blasko of Laramie; three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother, Paul J. Hribar, and one sister, Frances Kalan. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Saint Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. A parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in the St. Joseph Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery in Rock Springs. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel on Friday from 4 until 8 p.m. and again at the church one hour prior to services. The family suggests donations be made in her memory to the Young at Heart Senior Center Foundation. --- Green River Star, Sep 10, 2008 Evelyn Louise Robinson Page Evelyn Louise Robinson Page, 84, of Rock Springs, passed away Sept. 7, 2008, at her home following a brief illness. She was born March 15, 1924 in Superior, the daughter of the late Royal Douglas and Lucille Anna Booker Robinson. She attended and graduated from the Hanna High School and married Leonard George Page in 1950 in Rock Springs. He preceded her in death in 1986. She was employed at Mountain Bell for many years as a telephone operator and retired in 1984. She was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She loved spending time with her family, playing cards, watching the Cooking Network, Jeopardy and working crossword puzzles. Survivors include one son Leonard George Page, Jr. and wife Belinda of Rock Springs; five daughters, Cheryle Carter and husband Joe of Rock Springs, Linda Johnson and husband Harold of Denver, Cynthia Yarber, Candace Hendrix, Christy Harlow and husband Warren, all of Rock Springs; five sisters, Laverne Robinson and Marilyn Robinson both of Denver, Delores Beaver of Rock Springs, Lorain Robinson of Green River, and Sharon Williams of Arizona; 21 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; several cousins, nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sons, one sister, four brothers and one grandson. Following cremation, a memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Sept. 13 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Leonard Cordova will conduct the services. Inurnment will take place at the Mountain View Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Sep 10, 2008 James Thomas Overy James Thomas Overy,40, of Phoenix died unexpectedly Sept. 5, 2008, and will be missed deeply. Born Sept. 21, 1967, in Rock Springs, Overy grew up in Rock Springs and moved to Phoenix in 2003. He played football and was on the swimming team in high school, and was an ordained High Priest in the LDS Church. He was a former firefighter and certified as an emergency medical responder. He was currently a student at the University of Phoenix, studying criminal justice. Overy was a beloved husband, father and friend. He is survived by his wife, Dennize; his parents, Ray and Janice Zelenka Overy; brother, Scott Overy and wife Melanie; sister, Raelyne Overy Michel and husband Rob; son, Andrew (A.J.); daughters, Lindsey, Lacey and Christina Overy McDonald and husband Levi; stepdaughters, Tonia Kiehle, Adrienne Kiehle, and Jennifer Kiehle DeLuco and husband Mark; and several nieces and nephews. Overy was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Thomas and Axelina Overy, his maternal grandparents, James and Margery Zelenka, and cousin Brian Zelenka. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday at the LDS Stake Center, 2055 Edgar Street in Rock Springs. Bishop Allen Knight will conduct the services. Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery in Rock Springs. Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday at Vase Chapel and on Monday morning at the LDS Stake Center until time of funeral services. The family will be receiving friends at the home of his parents Ray and Janice Overy, 234 Jade Street in Rock Springs on Saturday and Sunday up until the time of the viewing. The family of James Thomas Overy respectfully suggests that donations in his memory to Primary Children’s Hospital, 100 North Medical Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84113. --- Green River Star, Sep 17, 2008 Robert Dean Porenta Robert Dean Porenta, 44, Rock Springs, passed away Sept. 9, 2008 at the Intermountain Heath Care Hospital in Salt Lake City, after having been in ill health since April. He was born on April 25, 1964, in Salt Lake City, the son of John Robert and Louise Porenta. He attended school in Arizona and was a 1982 high school graduate. He was employed as a CNA and last worked at Achieve Community Services. He enjoyed camping, fishing, golfing, hiking, cooking and watching football. He also loved spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community. Survivors include his mother, Louise Porenta of Rock Springs; one son, Bryan Porenta and one daughter, Meghan Porenta, both of Salt Lake City; three sisters, Connie Cash of Rock Springs, Jackie Anderson and husband David of Lake Havasu, Ariz., and Roxanne Landes and husband Bruce of Phoenix; one brother Ron Porenta of Des Moines, Wash.; five half brothers and sisters; his best friend Becky Thayer of Salt Lake City; several nephews, cousins, uncles and aunts. He was preceded in death by his father John Robert Porenta; grandparents John and Anna Porenta, Jim and Evelyn Sperber and Weldon and Leona Hattenburg; several aunts and uncles. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. --- Green River Star, Sep 17, 2008 Marilyn Pernich Marilyn Pernich, 74, of Salt Lake City, passed away peacefully on Sept. 13, 2008, at her home after having been in ill health for the past four months. She was born Nov. 28, 1933, in Hartington, Neb., the daughter of the late Jacob and Rose Burbach. She attended school in Conception, Mo., and Nebraska, graduating from Archbishop Bergan High School in Fremont, Neb. She married John Pernich in Fremont, Neb., in 1958 and he preceded her in death in 1999. She was employed as the bookkeeper at Pernich Dental Practice and she was also a homemaker. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community. She was on the Council of Catholic Women and active in the funeral dinner committee for Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. She was also shut-in minister. She was an avid golfer, enjoyed hobbies and crafting and was a prolific producer of crocheted afghans. She also enjoyed baby-sitting her grandchildren. She moved to Salt Lake City three years ago to be closer to her children and grandchildren. Survivors include three sons, Daniel Pernich of Indianapolis, Richard Pernich of Salt Lake City and Karl Pernich of Ogden; three daughters, Gail Pernich Rose and Kirsten Pernich, both of Salt Lake City, and Amy Pernich of Sandy, Utah; four sisters, Clara Brohimer and Alda Haugaard, both of Fremont, Neb., Lavina Engesser of Omaha, Neb., Erma Utter of Lewiston, Idaho; four grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one sister, Ceil Lentz, and two brothers, Mark Burbach and Ivo Burbach. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. A parish rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. tomorrow at the church. Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. and again Friday morning at the church until service time. The family suggests donations in her memory be made to Catholic Relief Services, 228 Lexington Street, Baltimore, Md. 212011-3413. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 17, 2008 Jacob Rowland Aken Jacob Rowland Aken, 18, of 1680 Blair Ave., Rock Springs, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, he died following an accident. He was born March 14, 1990, in Rock Springs, the son of Don and Becky Helekahi Aken. He attended schools in Rock Springs at Independence High School and Western Wyoming Community College. He was employed by Spa-World Hot Tubs and worked part-time for Wylie Construction. His interests included hunting, fishing, gathering and traveling with friends, playing his guitar and going to the Blues Festival with his father. He was a member of the Restoration Ministries, baptized in 2003. Survivors include his parents; grandmother, Elizabeth Smith; godfathers and uncles, Wayne Koerner and wife Nancy and Mike Koerner and wife Martha; godmothers and aunts, Deanna Moser and husband Jim, Cindy Slater and husband Dave and Elizabeth Aken O?Neil and husband Shawn; 14 cousins; 21 second cousins; adopted “blood brothers,” Hunter Knezovich and Travis Elmore; and puppy, Roxy. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents; maternal grandfather; one brother, Donald E. Aken Jr.; and one uncle, Lester Bulen. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, at the Sweetwater Events Complex, 3320 Yellowstone Road, Rock Springs. Interment will be at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Rock Springs. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs, and again one hour prior to services Thursday at the Sweetwater Events Complex. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 20, 2008 FRANK “BRONC” DONALD DERNOVICH A mass of Christian burial for Frank "Bronc" Donald Dernovich was celebrated on Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Interment followed in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Mr. Dernovich, 88, of 1601 W. Second St., Rock Springs, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, in Salt Lake City. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Williamson, Iowa, he died following a brief illness. He was born Oct. 10, 1919, in Williamson, Iowa, the son of August and Julia Chernich Dernovich. Mr. Dernovich married Francis Irene Peternel on July 14, 1940, in Manila, Utah. She preceded him in death on July 7, 1995. He worked as a coal miner for 22 years. He worked for FMC as a mine area supervisor for 18 years and Sweetwater County maintenance supervisor for six years. Mr. Dernovich was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community and Fraternal Order Eagles Aerie No. 151. He served for two years in the Civil Conservation Corps. His interests included hunting, fishing, carpentry, gardening and horses. Survivors include three sons, Larry Dernovich of Rock Springs, Don Dernovich and wife Kathy of Culbertson, Neb., and Rob Dernovich and wife Michealine of Rock Springs; one brother, Todd Dernovich of Sheridan; two sisters, Vera Cooper of Salt Lake City and Toni Dernovich of Camario, Calif.; six grandchildren, Dee Dee Berry and husband Paul of Rock Springs, Jennifer Sain and husband David of Rock Springs, Heath Dernovich of Loveland, Colo., Jessica Roth and husband Matt and Kaitlyn Starks and husband Ray, all of Lincoln, Neb., and Desesire Grienier of Maui, Hawaii; five great-grandchildren, Chloe and Aiden Dernovich, Zachary and Braxton Berry and Hunter Sain; and several cousins, nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; four brothers, Vance, August, George and Tommy; and seven sisters, Mary, Eva, Anna, Agnes, Catherine, Julia and Helen. Pallbearers included Larry Dernovich, Donald Dernovich, Robert Dernovich, Dave Sain, Paul Berry and Heath Dernovich. Honorary pallbearers included Albert Gookin, Vincent Peternel, Gary Lee Tipp, August Dernovich Jr., Steven Dernovich, Frank Peternel and Jack Podbevsek. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 20, 2008 RICHARD “DERN” LEROY DERNOVICH GROVE, Okla. - Military graveside services for Richard "Dern" Leroy Dernovich were conducted on Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. The service was performed by the American Legion. Mr. Dernovich, 62, died Saturday, June 7, 2008, at his home in Grove, Okla. He was born Oct. 19, 1945, in Rock Springs to August Dernovich Sr. and Rose Dernovich. He was raised in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School. After high school, he served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Mr. Dernovich worked at Bridger Coal for many years as a coal hauler operator. After leaving Rock Springs, he took a job at Newmont Gold in Nevada as a gold hauler operator. After leaving Newmont Gold, he traveled the Western United States. He eventually moved to Grove. He married Dolores Rae Hall in Nebraska. Together they had two daughters, Breezy and Shawna; and a son, Richard Jr. They later divorced. He married Jean Whiteside while living in Elko, Nev. Together they had a son, Devon. His interests included classic cars, searching for old cars to restore, making friends with people who shared this passion and his candy apple red 1939 Ford Coupe. He is survived by his wife, Jean of Cordell, Okla.; daughter, Breezy and husband Jason Bird of Idaho Falls, Idaho; son, Devon of Cordell; brother, August and wife Marge Dernovich of Rock Springs; two grandchildren, Aspen and Damien Bird of Idaho Falls; uncle, John "Todd" Dernovich of Sheridan; numerous cousins and their families; and many nieces and nephews and their families. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rose Dernovich and August Dernovich Sr.; son, Richard Leroy Jr.; daughter, Shawna Lynn; his sister, Linda Kay Onisto; and his uncle Frank Dernovich. Cremation has taken place. --- Green River Star, Sep 24, 2008 Dolores Fermelia Dolores Fermelia, 74, of Rock Springs, passed away Sept. 19, 2008, at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born May 6, 1934, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Orson G. and Margaret Motichka Kidman. She attended school in Rock Springs and was a 1952 graduate of the Rock Springs High School. She attended and graduated from University of Wyoming and obtained a master’s degree in English. She married Edward Fermelia in Rock Springs in 1957. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community and past president of Chapter AE of PEO. Her interests included spending time with her family, reading, needlepoint, crocheting, macramé and working crossword puzzles. Survivors include her husband; three sons, Dr. David Fermelia and wife Gracie of Los Angeles, Michael Fermelia of Rock Springs and Steve Fermelia of Denver; one daughter, Dr. Cathy DeCino and husband Dr. Don DeCino of Denver; one brother, Ronald Kidman of Jackson, Mich.; one aunt, Jeanette Motichka of Cheyenne; three grandchildren, several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Interment will be in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. A parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. tomorrow at the church. Friends may call at the church from 5 to 8 p.m. and again at the church on Friday morning until time of services. The family respectfully suggests donations in her memory be made to Holy Spirit Catholic Community, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs, WY, 82901. --- Green River Star, Sep 24, 2008 Grace Park Schmidt Grace Park Schmidt, 83, of Riverton passed away Sept. 22, 2008, at the Morning Star Care Center in Fort Washakie. She had been a former longtime resident of Rock Springs. Schmidt was born Aug. 28, 1925, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late James and Jean Crawford MacGregor. She attended school in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the Class of 1943. Schmidt was a registered nurse and obtained her nursing degree in Rock Springs and California. She married John Richard (Dick) Schmidt in Rock Springs on Sept. 8, 1951, and he preceded her in death Oct. 10, 1998. She was employed at Sweetwater Memorial Hospital for 10 years working in the emergency room, in pediatrics and geriatrics. She also worked for Dr. Greaves for 10 years and for Dr. Pryich for 20 years and retired in 1978. Her interests included spending time with family and friends. She loved to entertain and cook for her friends at their cabin in Pinedale. Survivors include one son Stuart Pike Schmidt and wife Michelle of Riverton; one sister Jean Heins and husband Milt of Stockton, Calif.; her dear friend Pat Oja of Rock Springs; three grandsons; sister in-law Virginia MacGregor; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents James and Jean MacGregor; her husband John Richard ‘Dick’ Schmidt; one son Ricky Schmidt; one sister Margaret Grant MacGregor and one brother Scotty MacGregor. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the First Congregational Church, 1275 Adams Avenue in Rock Springs. Bill Luzmoor will conduct the services. Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to services. The family of Grace Park Schmidt respectfully suggests that donations in her memory be made to Little Wind Hospice, 716 College View Dr. Suite C, Riverton, WY 82501. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 27, 2008 EVELYN C. KINNIBURGH A mass of Christian burial for Evelyn C. Kinniburgh was celebrated on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. Interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery. Mrs. Kinniburgh, 85 of 256 Bramwell St., Green River, died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A longtime resident of Green River, she had been in ill health for one month. She was born March 8, 1923, in Claire, Kan., the daughter of Jacob and Mary Steier Veesart. She attended high school in Topeka, Kan., and was a 1941 graduate of Capital Catholic High School. She married John M. Kinniburgh on April 17, 1947, in Green River. He preceded her in death on April 9, 1991. Beginning in 1945, Mrs. Kinniburgh was employed at the Union Pacific Beanery for 19 years. She then worked for the Coachman inn until 1970, when she started at the U.P. Clubhouse, where she worked until 1985. Mrs. Kinniburgh was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Sweetwater County Historical Society, Veterans of Foreign Wars Women's Auxiliary, Union Pacific Old Timers and Golden Hour Senior Citizens Center. Her interests included collecting historical articles, reading, cooking, baking for her family and friends and purchasing things for her family and herself on QVC. Survivors include one son, Mike Kinniburgh and wife Brenda of Green River; three daughters, Anita Brady and husband Neldon, Patricia Meyer and husband Richard and Mary Dillard and husband Marlin, all of Green River; one brother, Lawrence Veesart and wife Betty of Rock Springs; two sisters, Bernardine Bell of Medford, Ore., and Mary Rita Dilley of St. Joseph, Mo.; one brother-in-law, Matthew Kinniburgh of Green River; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one sister; 11 brothers-in-law; and seven sisters-in-law. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 30, 2008 Anne Mary Dunn Anne Mary Dunn, 85, of 106 Agate St., Rock Springs, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, she had been in ill health for the past six years. She was born Aug. 23, 1923, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Gasper and Ana Kozuh Krek. She attended schools in Reliance. She married Ernest Henry Dunn on Nov. 29, 1947, in Rock Springs. Mrs. Dunn was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community and SNPJ Lodge. Her interests included spending time with her grandchildren, crocheting, knitting, ceramics and taking trips to Wendover. Survivors include her husband, Ernest Henry Dunn of Rock Springs; two sons, Ernie Dunn and wife Hilma and Davey Dunn, all of Rock Springs; one brother, Frank Krek of Albuquerque, N.M.; one sister, Frances Ruzicka of Sheridan; three granddaughters, Nissa Homan and husband Robert, Laurie Ivie and husband Kevin and Angie Dunn and husband Jeff Culver; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, John Krek and Gasper Krek; and one sister, Cecilia Spence. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. A parish rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29, 2008, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment will follow in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Monday at the Vase Funeral Chapel and on Tuesday morning until time of funeral services at the Vase Chapel. Mrs. Dunn's family will be receiving relatives and friends from 3-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, and 1-4 p.m. Monday at 106 Agate St. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 30, 2008 Eugene O. “Pa” Ashby BUTTE, Mont. - Eugene O. "Pa" Ashby, 91, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, in the Copper Ridge Nursing Home. He was born Aug. 23, 1917, in Cumberland to William and Saima Betty (Hill) Stemberg. Since his stepfather, Arthur Ashby, was a tramp miner, the family spent some early years in several states. Most of his childhood years were spent in Montana. He attended a one-room schoolhouse in Rock Creek, McKinley and Lincoln and grade schools in Butte and Philipsburg, Mont., where he graduated from the eighth grade. He graduated from Tintic High School in Eureka, Utah. He married Kathryn Behring of Rock Springs on Aug. 14, 1937, in Manila, Utah. They were married for 53 years. She preceded him in death on Aug. 14, 1990. They lived in Wyoming, where Mr. Ashby was a coal miner in Stansbury, Rock Springs and Superior. In 1954, the family moved to Everett, Wash., where Mr. Ashby worked at Scott Paper Company until his retirement in 1979. In 1991, he returned to Butte to be near his remaining family. His interests included fishing, boasting of fishing all the rivers, lakes and puddles throughout the Rocky Mountain states and Pacific Northwest; tying his own fishing flies, even inventing some for specific areas such as his ?greenies? for Georgetown Lake; astronomy, building his own telescope and grinding its lenses; and geology, collecting numerous specimens opals, sapphires, crystals and fossils, which he polished and mounted. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Gene and Renee; grandsons, Steven and Jacqueline and their son Ryan of Butte, David and Angie and their sons Riley and Connor of Helena, Mont., and Mark Ashby in Windsor Locks, Conn.; granddaughter, Susanne “Sue” Ashby of Butte; sister, Betty DuPape of Rock Springs; nieces and nephews, Shirley and Allen Green and family of Des Moines, Iowa, Barbara and Doug Brough and family of Rock Springs, Judy Kintner and family of Newport News, Va., Ken and Teena Bucho and Kenny of Rock Springs and Conrad Behring Jr. of Las Cruces, N.M.; sister-in-law, Nancy Homan and Bob of Cheyenne; brother-in-law, Fred Behring of Scottsdale, Ariz.; and special in-law “family,” Helen Duval and Charlene and Leonard of the Cascade, Mont. “ranch,” and Skip of Nampa, Idaho. He was preceded in death by his wife; mother; father; and stepfather. Relatives and friends may call after 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 29, 2008, for visitation at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Butte. A liturgy of the resurrection will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday. Visitation will be conducted after 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, at the Vase Funeral Home in Rock Springs. Interment will follow at 11 a.m. Thursday in the St. Joseph’s Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 30, 2008 Diana Lee Foster Diana Lee Foster, 67, of Farson, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, at a family member’s residence. A longtime resident of Farson and former resident of East Bridgewater, Mass., she died following a lengthy illness. She was born Oct. 13, 1940, in Middleboro, Mass., the daughter of Leo and Blanche Bordeaux. She attended school in East Bridgewater and was a graduate of the high school there. She also went to Brockton Beauty School. She served in U.S. Army Medical Corp. She married William “Fuzzy” Foster on May 21, 1971, in East Bridgewater. Her interests included religion, spending time with her family, camping and crafts, including crocheting, ceramics and painting. She was a member of Eden Valley for Jesus Evangelical Church in Farson. Survivors include her husband, William “Fuzzy” Foster of Farson; one son, Michael Salisbury and wife Barbara of Virginia; four daughters, Diane Lyn ?Dodie? Metz and Sharon Jean Osborn, both of Rock Springs, Marcia Lee Smith and husband Brian of Taunton, Mass., and Patricia Berard and husband Albert of Seekonk, Mass.; two sisters, Doris Blauss of Bridgewater, Mass., and Marilyn Radys of Florida; 15 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Gordon Salisbury; son, Gregory Salisbury; and brother, Robert Bordeaux. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, at the Farson Community Hall, Farson. Interment will be in the Eden Valley Cemetery. Friends may call from 11 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the Farson Community Hall. --- Green River Star, Oct 1, 2008 Dorothy Jereb Dorothy Jereb, 81, of Rock Springs passed away Sept. 29, 2008, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. She had been a resident of the Sublette Center in Pinedale for the past 11 months and a longtime resident of Rock Springs. She was born May 8, 1927, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late James and Mary Tarris Gerrard. Jereb attended school in Rock Springs and was a 1945 graduate of Rock Springs High School. She married Joseph A. Jereb Jr. on July 15, 1945, at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs, and he preceded her in death March 31, 1978. Jereb was a homemaker and was later employed as a sales clerk at C.A. West and J.C. Penny. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community and Rock Springs Women’s Club. Her interests were spending time with her family and gardening. Survivors include two daughters Dorothy Reese and husband Jim of Rock Springs, and Jolene Kirk and husband Kraig of Salt Lake City; five grandchildren Joe Reese, Chalysse Latham, Brett Reese, Chris Kirk and Kevin Kirk; great-granddaughter Naveyah Latham; one brother-in-law Edward Jereb and wife Marion of Santa Rosa, Calif.; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Joseph Jereb Jr.; several uncles and aunts. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway in Rock Springs. A parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday at Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street in Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at Vase Chapel on Thursday from 4-7 p.m. and again Friday until service time. --- Green River Star, Oct 1, 2008 Christine Easton Christine Easton, 84, of Green River passed away on Sept. 23, 2008, following a sudden illness. She was born June 3, 1924, in Dicks, Colo., the daughter of Frank and Agnes Echer. She married Alan Easton on June 3, 1941, in Rock Springs, and he preceded her in death April 14, 1987. She graduated from Rock Springs High School and lived in Winton from 1941 to 1947 then moved to Rock Springs until 1958 when she moved to Kemmerer. Easton lived in Kemmerer until 1965 and then moved to Green River. In 1974, she bought the Ponderosa Bar and owned and operated that the business until 1986. Her interests were spending time with her family, going to bingo and spending time at her cabin in Pinedale. She always looked forward to her yearly vacations with her daughter and daughter-in-law and loved her morning coffee visits at the Ponderosa Bar. Easton was a member of the VFW Auxiliary. She is survived by her daughter Patricia Knudsen and husband Al of Rock Springs; son Robert Easton and wife Patricia of Rock Springs; four grandchildren Tricia Gunderson and husband Monte of Rock Springs, Amy Parrish and husband David of Pinedale, Michael Easton of Rock Springs and Michele Ginestar and companion Shawn Marshall of Green River; nine great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; two brothers John Echer and wife LenaBeth of Price, Utah, and Duncan Echer and wife Shirley of Grand Junction, Colo. She is preceded in death by her parents Frank and Agnes Echer; husband Alan Easton; one sister Jean Gecan; brother Charles Echer and a brother who died in infancy. Funeral services were conducted Saturday at Union Congregational Church in Green River. Interment was in Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Rev. Jean Wade conducted the services. The family of Christine Russell Easton respectfully suggests that donations in her memory be made to Hospice of Sweetwater County, 809 Thompson Street, Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Green River Star, Oct 2, 2008 Lillian JoAnn Silver Druce Lillian JoAnn Silver Druce, 72, of Rock Springs, passed away on Oct. 1, 2008, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born Sept. 12, 1936, in Salt Lake City, the daughter of the late Louis Hyrum Silver and the former Lillian Marie Iseli. She married Darrell Lee Druce in 1953 in Salt Lake City. She loved collecting dolls, antiques, playing cards, playing games and going to garage sales. Her greatest love was spending time with her children and grandchildren. Survivors include her husband of Rock Springs; one daughter and son-in-law, Sherri and Lennie Kaumo of Rock Springs; two sons and daughters-in-law, Mickey and Leona Druce, and Jimmy and Lori Druce, all of Rock Springs, Wyoming; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Bob Silver and one sister, Marilyn Silver Druce. Funeral services were conducted Monday at the White Mountain L.D.S. Chapel in Rock Springs. Bishop Mick Druce will conduct the service. Interment was in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The family suggests that donations in her memory be made to Hospice of Sweetwater County. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 3, 2008 Tim Nousi Tim Nousi, 90, of Rock Springs, died Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008, at his daughter?s home in Rock Springs after a short illness. He was born Nov. 29, 1917, in Rock Springs, the son of Hiski and Ilmi Laitinen Nousi. He attended schools in Superior and Rock Springs, graduating from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1935. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He married Elsie Huhta on Sept. 22, 1942, in Green River. She preceded him in death on March 31, 1999. He was a life member of the NRA and a member of the Rock Springs Elks BPOE No. 624. Survivors include, one daughter, Janice Jeffries and husband Ray of Rock Springs; one son, Tim J. Nousi and wife Dottie of Arvada, Colo.; three grandchildren, Lisa Chaney and husband Jim, Tim R. Nousi and Erica L. Nousi; and two great-grandchildren, Elizabeth and Sara Chaney. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife. Cremation has taken place. Private family services have been conducted. --- Green River Star, Oct 8, 2008 James Quinton James Quinton, 88, of Reliance passed away Oct. 3, 2008, at his home. He had been a long time resident of Reliance. Quinton was born Jan. 24, 1920, in Quinton, Okla., the son of the late James and Nellie Floyd Quinton, and he attended school in Oklahoma. He married the former Delma Cooper in Green River in August of 1946, and she preceded him in death Dec. 24, 1994. Quinton was employed as a carpenter for the Carpenter's Union No. 1564. He was a member of New Life Ministries. His interests were hunting and fishing and hanging out at Wal-Mart and his churches. Survivors include two sons James R. Adams of Oakdale, Calif., and Dean Quinton and wife Jan of Rock Springs; one brother Willis Quinton of Quinton, Okla.; four sisters, Hazel Soden, Myrtle Mann, Lovica Blackwood, all of McCallester, Okla., and Ethel Ashmore of Sallisaw, Okla.; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Delma; daughter Betty Jo Hendrix; two sons Earl Adams and James Quinton. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday at the New Life Ministries, 105 "K" Street in Rock Springs. Pastor John Ratcliff will conduct the service. Interment will be in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Rock Springs. Friends may call at the Vase Funeral Chapel from 4 - 8 p.m. today and again at the church on Thursday morning until time of services. The family of James Quinton will be receiving relatives and friends at the home of Dean and Jan Quinton, 365 "H" Street in Rock Springs. --- Green River Star, Oct 8, 2008 Pauline Redman Pauline Redman, 80, of Rock Springs, passed away Oct. 2, 2008, at the Sage View Care Center after having been in ill health for the past several years. She was born on Jan. 22, 1928, in Orent, Ill., the daughter of Louis R. and Theresa Hunt. She attended school in Rock Springs, and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School in 1945. She married William Tiller in Rock Springs, and he preceded her in death in 1976. She later married Tom Redman, and they later divorced. She was employed at the U.P. Store as a sales clerk; Sands Bar as a bartender; and later went to work for the Sweetwater County Sheriffs Office as a secretary for many years until she retired. Her interests were spending time with her family especially her grandchildren; fishing, camping, gambling, working puzzles, crocheting, knitting and she loved animals. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community and Croation Fraternal Union. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, William and Theresa Tiller of Green River, and Steven and Pam Tiller of Rock Springs, one daughter, Theresa Jean Williams of Rock Springs, two brothers, Raymond Hunt of Reliance, and Robert Hunt and wife Dorothy of Magalia, Calif.; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband; one sister, Dolores Harris, and one child in infancy. Following cremation, memorial services were conducted yesterday at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Inurnment was in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 11, 2008 LILLIAN JOANN SILVER DRUCE Funeral services for Lillian JoAnn Silver Druce were conducted on Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, at the White Mountain LDS Chapel in Rock Springs. Bishop Mick Druce conducted the service. Interment followed in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mrs. Druce, 72, of 1426 Palisades Way, Rock Springs, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, at her home. She was surrounded by her family. She was born Sept. 12, 1936, in Salt Lake City, the daughter of Louis Hyrum Silver and the former Lillian Marie Iseli. Her parents had five children: Bob Silver, Jim Silver, Marilyn Silver Druce and Susan Silver Napier. She married Darrell Lee Druce on Jan. 17, 1953 in Salt Lake City. They had three children. Her interests included collecting dolls, antiques, playing cards, playing games, going to garage sales and spending time with family. She and her husband spent six months of the year as snowbirds in Winterhaven, Calif., and six months in Rock Springs. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Darrell Lee Druce of Rock Springs; one daughter, Sherri Kaumo and husband Lennie of Rock Springs; two sons, Mickey Druce and wife Leona and Jimmy Druce and wife Lori, all of Rock Springs; grandchildren, Jodi Barnum of Rock Springs, Jackie Marvel of Wasilla, Alaska, Kari Costantino and Holli Radakovich, both of Rock Springs, Dusty Druce of Cheyenne, Zach Druce of Rock Springs, Shelby Dieters of Las Vegas, Kenny Druce of Logan, Utah, and Kevin Druce of Rock Springs; 11 great-grandchildren, Charlie Barnum Jr., Katelyn Barnum, Marianna Marvel, Alisandra Marvel, Parker Costantino, Bailee Radakovich, Kadyn Druce, Delaney Druce, Peyton Dieters, Hunter Dieters and Audrey Druce; close friends, Mike, Gloria, Calvin and Chelsey Kline; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Bob Silver; and one sister, Marilyn Silver Druce. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 11, 2008 JERRY DUANE JUSTIS A memorial Mass for Jerry Duane Justis was celebrated on Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River Inurnment followed in the Riverview Cemetery Columbarium. Mr. Justis, 59, of 1630 Arizona St., Green River, died Friday, September 26, 2008, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A lifelong resident of Green River, he died following a sudden illness. He was born Dec. 3, 1948, in Rock Springs, the son of Gordon and Laura Justis. He attended school in Granger and Green River, graduating from Green River High School in 1967. He obtained a bachelor's degree in zoology from the University of Wyoming. He married the former Victoria Susan Fagan on July 29, 1978, in Denver. Mr. Justis was employed by General Chemical for 35 years as an environmental engineer. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. His interests included spending time with his family and friends, camping, fishing, traveling and gardening. Survivors include his wife, Vicki Fagan Justis of Green River; parents, Gordon and Laura Justis of Granger; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Garland and Grace Fagan of Denver; two sons, Joseph Aaron Justis and Luke Fagan Justis, both of Laramie; one daughter, Molly Justis Wenig and husband David of Loveland, Colo.; twin brother, Gary Justis of Green River; two sisters, Marge Molina of Rock Springs and Sharon Ficklin and husband Tom of Granbury, Texas; brothers-in-law and sisters in-law, Patrick and Sandy Fagan of Denver, Mary Buck of Lochbuie; Colo., and Marcia and Don Bisenius of Alexandria, Va., and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Aaron and Ivy Gladys Justis; sister-in-law, Kathleen Fagan Morton; and nephew, Jeffery Scott Buck. Cremation has taken place. --- Green River Star, Oct 15, 2008 Vickie Bingham Vickie Bingham, 68 of Thayer, Mo., passed away Oct. 7, 2008, at the Ozark Medical Center in West Plains, Mo. She had been a resident of Thayer, Mo., for the past 16 years and former longtime resident of Rock Springs. She was born Aug. 22, 1940, in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of the late Archie and Thelma Teters Armstrong. Bingham attended schools in Rock Springs. She married Marion Bingham, and were married for many years. He preceded her in death Feb. 16, 2004. Bingham was the owner and operator of the Highlander Motel for the past 16 years in Thayer, Mo. Her interests included spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. Survivors include three sons Archie Bingham and Chuck Bingham, both of Rock Springs, and Jim Bingham of Thayer, Mo.; one daughter Renee Richards of Rock Springs; one sister Amelia McTee of Ogden, Utah; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two children and one grandchild. Funeral services were conducted today at Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in St. Joseph’s Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 18, 2008 ROSE MARIE DITTON Funeral services for Rose Marie Ditton were conducted on Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, at Fox Funeral Home in Rock Springs. Cremation has taken place. Inurnment followed at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mrs. Ditton, 57, of Rock Springs, died Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008, at her residence after a short illness. She was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs. She was born Jan. 19, 1951, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Andrew and Effie Farmer Tomich. She attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1969. She married James Ditton on June 14, 1969, in Rock Springs. Her interests included raising and spending time with her family, camping and taking care of her dogs. Survivors include her husband, James Ditton of Rock Springs; daughter-in-law, Jana Ditton of Pinedale; brother-in-law, Bill Smith and wife Brenda of Rock Springs; sisters, Barbara Persinger and husband Gary and Susan Sweets and husband Mark, all of Rock Springs, and Linda McMurry and husband Ron of Casper; grandsons, Jason and Jordan Ditton; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Effie Tomich; brother, James Tomich; sister, Terrie Freeze; and son, James Ditton. --- Green River Star, Oct 22, 2008 Loretta June Hall Loretta June Hall, 71, of Rock Springs passed away Oct. 16, 2008, in Evanston at Rocky Mountain Health Care Center. A resident of Rock Springs since 1983 and former resident of Colorado, Hall died following a lengthy illness. She was born Dec. 23, 1936, in Sparland, Ill., the daughter of McKinley Kear and the former Anna Crew. Hall attended schools in Sparland, Ill. She married Walter Warren Hall in Lacon, Ill., on Feb. 26, 1954, and he preceded her in death May 29, 2002. Her interests included hunting rocks and arrowheads. She was a fan of the Old West and loved viewing Western and Indian History. She was a wonderful mother and wife. Survivors include one son, Gary Hall of Rock Springs; two daughters, Penny Williams and husband Mike of Rock Springs, and Connie Kohl and husband Kevin of Evanston; one brother Jack Kear of Princeton, Ill., and one half brother Woody Griswold of Henry, Ill.; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sisters and seven brothers. Funeral services were conducted Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Rock Springs. Pastor Scott Shields conducted the services. Interment was in Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Kevin Kohl Jr., Matthews Kohl, Kevin Kohl Sr., Stacey Paul, Shawn Wright, Bob Wright, Mike Williams, Gary Hall and Kelly Richardson. --- Green River Star, Oct 22, 2008 Rudolph “Rudy” Louis William Pivik Rudolph ‘Rudy’ Louis William Pivik, 87, of Rock Springs passed away Oct. 18, 2008, at the Manor Care of South Ogden in South Ogden, Utah. A resident of South Ogden for the past five months and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Pivik died following a lengthy illness. He was born Sept. 23, 1921, in Rock Springs, the son of the late Joseph and Angela Pivik. Pivik attended school in Rock Springs and was a 1940 graduate of the Rock Springs High School. He was a United States Army Veteran of World War II and served in the Medical Corp. He married Flossie Mae Sturgeon in Green River on Oct. 27, 1941, and she preceded him in death in 1948. He later married Mary Ann McLean in Rock Springs on Nov. 26, 1949, and she preceded him in death on Feb. 2, 1987. Pivik was a retired meat cutter and owned and operated Rudy’s Superlette in Rock Springs. He worked for various businesses in Rock Springs, Casper and Riverton. In Rock Springs he was employed at the UP Store, Pacific Meat Market, Ben’s Foodliner and Pay-N-Save and retired in 1986. He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community, Catholic Golden Ages, Knights of Columbus and American Fraternal Union. He is survived by one son Dr. Terry Pivik of Little Rock, Ark.; two stepdaughters Shannon Hunter of Rock Springs, and Vicky Hansen of Riverdale, Utah; one brother Arthur Paul Pivik of Rock Springs; one sister Dorthea Butler of Rock Springs; 18 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; both wives; one son Daryl F. Pivik; two sisters Angela Rahonce and Marilyn Scott; one stepdaughter Nancy Milliken; three brothers Edward Pivik, Joseph Pivik and Carl Pivik; and one grandson Scotty Pivik. Following cremation, a Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Avenue in Rock Springs. A parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street in Rock Springs. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to services. The family of Rudy Pivik will be receiving relatives and friends at the home of Shannon Hunter, 914 “D” Street in Rock Springs. The family of Rudy Pivik respectfully suggests that donations in his memory be made to Slovenske Dom, 1620 West 2nd Street No. 83, Rock Springs, WY 82901, Father’s Gnidovec and Welsh Memorial Scholarship Fund, C/O Holy Spirit Catholic Community, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs, WY 82901 or a charity of the donor’s choice. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 23, 2008 Fran Petrovich Fran Petrovich, 88, of 1406 Carbon St., Rock Springs, died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, at the Sage View Care Center. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Petrovich died following a lengthy illness. She was born Aug. 15, 1920, in Sheridan, the daughter of Steven and Olga Poulos. She attended school in Cleveland, Ohio, and Sheridan. She married Michael Petrovich on Oct. 7, 1950. He preceded her in death on Oct. 4, 2007. She was employed as a secretary at Young-at-Heart Senior Citizen Center for many years. Her interests included spending time with her family, teaching bowling, bowling, ceramics, gardening, crocheting, macrame, baking for the Greek bake sales, attending church functions, polka dancing and tending her roses. She was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Areanas Club, YAH and its band, Women’s Bowling Association and a lifetime member of the F.O. Eagles Auxiliary. Survivors include two sons, Michael Petrovich and wife Valerie and Nick Petrovich and wife Pam, all of Rock Springs; one daughter, Stasha Sayer of Sheridan; two sisters, Helen Johnson of Sheridan and Mary Caprelian and husband Robert of Texas; grandchildren, Niko Petrovich, William Petrovich, Karly Yonts, Kurt Stone, Christopher Yonts, Becky Yonts, Leon Sayer, Tina Wilson, Billy Wilson, Tony Warpness and Trent Reifel; and five great-grandchildren, Michael Yonts, Seth Yonts, Rhiannon Yonts, Aiden Stone and Nichole Wilson. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one grandson; and two brothers, Louis Poulos and Mike Poulos. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 405 N St., Rock Springs. Father Mario Giannopolos will officiate. A prayer service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment will follow in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Sunday at the Vase Chapel and again one hour prior to services Monday at the church. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 25, 2008 SAMUEL DEE WIENS Funeral services for Samuel Dee Wiens were conducted on Friday, Oct. 17, 2008, at the Green River United Methodist Church. The Rev. Paul Holland conducted the services, Interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mr. Wiens, 47, of 510 Hutton Circle, Green River, died Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. A resident of Green River for three years and former resident of Wasilla, Alaska, he died following a sudden illness. He was born March 22, 1961, in Ulysses, Kan., the son of Robert Merle and Betty Lou Hargrove Wiens. He attended school in Stanton County, Kan., and graduated with the class of 1980 from Moundridge High School in Moundridge, Kan. He worked as an oil field consultant for British Petroleum in Wamsutter. His interests included hunting, fishing and four-wheeling with his son. Survivors include his fiancée, Peggy Huntley of Green River; one son, Chance Robert Wiens of Green River; father, Robert M. Wiens of Midland, Texas; two brothers, James Robert Wiens and companion Deborah Gillum of Midland and Randal J. Wiens and wife Tanya of Evanston; one sister, Teresa Wiens-Carlson of Rock Springs; two nephews, Derrik and Dustin Carlson of Salt Lake City; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother, and the mother of his son, Stormy Breaux Wiens. --- Green River Star Oct 29, 2008 Janet Marie Gunyan Janet Marie Gunyan, 77, of Rock Springs passed away Oct. 28, 2008, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. She had been a lifelong resident of Rock Springs. She was born July 3, 1931, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Gilbert and Aili Matiliaen Roberts. Gunyan attended school in Rock Springs. She married Jack Gunyan in Rock Springs on Sept. 12, 1947, and they were married 61 years. Her interests were spending time with her family. She enjoyed crocheting afghans, tablecloths and doilies. She also loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting. Survivors include her husband Jack Gunyan of Rock Springs; one son Jack Gunyan Jr. and wife Betty of Rock Springs; two grandchildren Jaime Simons and husband Tim of Rock Springs, and Nathan Gunyan and fiancé’ Christina Anderson of Green River; two great-grandchildren Mary Lake and Jackson Simon. She was preceded in death by her parents; three children Danny, Edward and Virginia. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, at Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street in Rock Springs. A parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Vase Chapel. Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel on Thursday from 5-7 p.m. and on Friday morning at the chapel until time of funeral services. The family of Janet M. Gunyan will be receiving relatives and friends at 1125 Converse Court in Rock Springs. --- Green River Star, Nov 5, 2008 Robert Dennis Kessner Robert Dennis Kessner, 62, of Rock Springs passed away Oct. 30, 2008. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Kessner passed away unexpectedly while hunting. He was born Dec. 14, 1945, the son of the late Forrest Ogden and Blanche Edna Haggerty Kessner. Kessner attended school in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the Class of 1964. He also attended Western Wyoming College and graduated with an associates degree. He served in the United States Marine Corps from Jan. 12, 1966, to Jan. 11, 1968, during the Vietnam War. Kessner married Norma Marie Marcy in Rock Springs on June 6, 1970, and she preceded him in death in Rock Springs on March 9, 1999. He worked as a plant foreman for FMC Corporation for 38 years. Kessner was a member of the American Legion Archie Hay Post 24 and the Elks BPO Lodge No. 624. His interests included hunting, fishing and spending with his family, especially his grandchildren. Survivors include two sons, Gene J. Kessner of Casper and Steven J. Kessner of Rock Springs; one daughter Erica Youngerman and husband Derrick of Rock Springs; three grandchildren Kaitlyn Kessner, Caiden Youngerman and Ashlynn Youngerman. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and one brother Gene E. Kessner. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway in Rock Springs. A parish rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. today at the church. Military graveside services and interment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church from 5-7 p.m. today and again on Thursday at the church until time of services. The family of Robert D. Kessner respectfully suggests that donations in his memory be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 5807, Cheyenne, WY 82003. --- Green River Star, Nov 12, 2008 Edith Viola Nelson Edith Viola Nelson, 93, of Rock Springs, passed away Nov. 10, 2008, at the Sage View Care Center following a brief illness. She was born March 2, 1915, in Bushtown, Ark., the daughter of the late James and Grace Guinn. She attended school in Arkansas and married Charlie Nelson at Hays Chapel in Johnson County, Ark., on July 2, 1933, and he preceded her in death in 1974. She was employed as a custodian at Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital for many years and later worked at Kimberly Manor and Arctic Circle. Her interests included cooking, sewing and gardening. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Gerald and Carol Nelson of Rock Springs, and Orlan Othell Marianne Nelson of Yuma, Ariz.; one daughter-in-law, Barbara Nelson of Saratoga Springs, N.Y.; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sons, Charles Eudell Nelson and Raymond Lee Nelson; four brothers; two great-granddaughters Isabella Jolynn Young and Brooklynn Joe Young. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Rock Springs. Pastor Lori Lundblad will conduct the services. Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday from 4 until 6 p.m. at the Vase Chapel and on Saturday morning at the church one hour prior to services. The family suggests donations in her memory be made to First Baptist Church. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 15, 2008 SAMUEL NILS HART Funeral services for Samuel Nils Hart were conducted on Tuesday Nov. 11, 2008, at the Green River LDS Stake Center. Interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mr. Hart, 86, of Green River, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at his home in Green River. He was born June 1, 1922, in Soda Springs, Idaho, the son of Celdon and Evine Hart. He married Doris L. Dorney. They were later divorced. He married Iris M. Martin in 1968. They were married for 40 years. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. He was employed by the Forest Service for 12 years until his retirement at the age of 85. Mr. Hart was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he served in many callings including bishop and high council member. He also served as an LDS mission to Norway. His interests included the outdoors, people and making friends. Survivors include his wife, Iris of Green River; sons, Gary Martin and wife Barbara of Eagle River, Alaska, Nils Hart and wife Terri of Layton, Utah, Pete Hart and wife Mona of Green River and Samuel Hart and wife Jessica of Indianapolis; daughters, Kris Hart and partner Teresa of Logan, Utah, and Paulette Carlson and husband Mike of Green River; one sister, Rhea Westlake of Bennington, Idaho; and numerous grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Spencer L. Hart; two brothers; and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 22, 2008 KIRIAN KENTAE HOSKINS Kirian Kentae Hoskins, the infant son of Brooke Yarber and Kendrick Hoskins, died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, at the Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City. His survivors include his parents, Brooke Yarber and Kendrick Hoskins of Rock Springs; one brother, Kendrick Hoskins Jr. of Rock Springs; maternal grandmother, Cynthia Yarber of Rock Springs; paternal grandmother, Karen Davis of Rock Springs; paternal grandfather and paternal great-grandparents; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, David Lee Yarber, and maternal great-grandparents. Private family services will be conducted. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 22, 2008 NELLIE M. MARTY Funeral services for Nellie M. Marty were conducted on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, at the Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Green River. The Rev. Dan Mulholland officiated. Interment followed in the family plot in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Marty, 80, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, at her home. She was born Nov. 6, 1928, in Green River, the daughter of Albert H. Moerke and Florence Noonan Moerke. She graduated from Green River High School in 1946 and later attended Western Wyoming Community College. She was employed at the Sweetwater County Courthouse. She first worked as a clerk with the Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office. She later worked as a deputy county clerk and then a deputy clerk of the district court for many years. She was also employed as a legal secretary by JPL in Pasadena, Calif. She married Richard Horton in 1952. He preceded her in death in 1956. She maintained a home in Green River and a winter residence in Sun Lakes, Ariz. She is survived by her husband, Lawrence A. Marty of Green River; daughter, Karen Marty; granddaughter, Chelsie Tominc of Green River; and two nephews, Albert Moerke and Robert Moerke. She was preceded in death by her parents; twin sister, Florence, who died during an appendectomy at the age of 4; and a brother, Ned Moerke, who died in 2000. Pallbearers included Dana Bunderman, John Schultz, Charles Vanderyort, Ted Remus, Mike Ganskop and Mike Wendorf. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 24, 2008 Claris Amelia Nellen Claris Amelia Nellen, 95, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, she had been in ill health for the past few years. She was born Sept. 27, 1913, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Charles Alexander Teters and Amelia Prestopitz Teters. She attended school in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1931. She married Alfred Burden Robertson of Rock Springs. He preceded her in death. She married William Gordon Nellen on Feb. 7, 1948, in Ogden, Utah. He preceded her in death on March 8, 2001. Mrs. Nellen worked at the UP Freight Depot in the 1940s. She later worked for Wyoming Automotive and the Bureau of Land Management. She was a past treasurer for the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary and past member of Royal Neighbors, Neighbors of Woodcraft and the Order of Eastern Star. She was also a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic community. Survivors include one son, Bruce Robertson and wife Caroline of Oracle, Ariz.; one sister, Amelia Hmenia and husband John of Rock Springs; two grandchildren, William Robertson and wife Jane and Gigi Robertson Boyack and husband Mark; four great-grandchildren, Rachel and Steven Boyack and Kayleigh and Conrad Robertson; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Alfred Robertson and William Nellen; five sisters; and two brothers. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. A parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at the Vase Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at the Vase Chapel and Wednesday morning at the chapel until time of funeral services. --- Green River Star, Nov 26, 2008 CLARIS AMELIA NELLEN Claris Amelia Nellen, 95, of Green River, passed away Nov. 20, 2008, at Castle Rock Convalescent Center. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Nellen had been in ill health for the past few years. She was born Sept. 27, 1913, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Charles Alexander Teters and Amelia Prestopitz Teters. Nellen attended school in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1931. She married Alfred Burden Robertson of Rock Springs and after his death married William Gordon Nellen on Feb. 7, 1948, in Ogden, Utah. He preceded her in death March 8, 2001. Nellen worked at the U.P. Freight Depot in the 1940s and later for Wyoming Automotive and the BLM. She was a past treasurer for the VFW Auxiliary, past member of Royal Neighbors, Neighbors of Woodcraft and Order of Eastern Star. She was also a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community. Survivors include one son Bruce Robertson and his wife Caroline of Oracle, Ariz.; one sister Amelia Hmenia and husband John of Rock Springs; two grandchildren William Robertson and his wife Jane; Gigi Robertson Boyack and her husband Mark; four great grandchildren, Rachel and Steven Boyack, and Kayleigh and Conrad Robertson; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband Alfred Robertson; her second husband William Nellen; five sisters; two brothers. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated today at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Interment was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 29, 2008 IRENE WHICKER DeLAMBERT Funeral services for Irene Whicker DeLambert were conducted on Monday, Nov. 24, 2008, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Graveside services and interment were conducted Monday in the Eden Valley Cemetery. The Rev. Jim Greer conducted the service. Mrs. DeLambert, 97, died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008. She was a longtime Wamsutter resident. Known as Grandma De, she was surrounded by family and friends at her home during her last days. She and her twin brother Eugene were born June 16, 1911, in Rathburn, Iowa, the daughter of Harlan and Emma Boyer Whicker. She was raised in Iowa and Missouri. After graduation from high school, she became a telephone operator in Pierson, Iowa. She married Russell E. DeLambert of Pierson on July 13, 1932, in Lancaster, Mo. They lived in many places including Iowa, Colorado, Wyoming, Louisiana and Oklahoma. In 1952, her family moved to Wamsutter and lived in the Standard Oil of Indiana camp, which is now the site of BP offices. She was also a postal employee in Wamsutter and Pierson. She and her husband moved to Eden and lived near their sons. After her husband's death in 1980, Mrs. DeLambert moved back to Wamsutter to be near her daughters. Mrs. DeLambert was a member of the Wamsutter Baptist Church. Her interests included baking, being a card shark in pinochle, playing piano for her grandchildren, praying, Thanksgiving and people. Survivors include her five children, Barbara and Walter Herod of Hennessey, Okla., Burt and Christine DeLambert of Bookcliffs, Utah, Ralph “Dude" and Shirley DeLambert of Eden and Emma and Verne Waldner and Dawn and David "Pete" Herbold, all of Wamsutter; 13 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Russell; four sisters; five brothers; and one great-granddaughter. Pallbearers will include her grandsons Clint DeLambert, Russell Waldner, Troy Waldner, Ken Waldner, Gary Waldner, Will Herbold and Shane Herbold. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 29, 2008 KENNETH ROBERT FINSTAD Funeral services for Kenneth Robert Finstad II were conducted on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, at the LDS Stake Center in Green River. Interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery. Mr. Finstad, 2, died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was born on July 12, 2006, in Rock Springs. Survivors include his parents, Savannah Mayvon Maynard and companion Cody L. Anglesey of Green River and Darrin Lee Finstad of Daniel; grandparents, Rickie Lee Maynard of Green River, Lynette Marie Rodriguez of Bay City, Mich., Edith Finstad of Daniel and Lynda Rae Anglesey; aunts, Vella Riggs of Daniel, Aminy Maynard of Logan, Utah, and Keina Reeves of Green River; uncle, Christopher Finstad of Green River; great-grandmother, Mayvon Maynard Christenson of Green River; sister, Makiyah Anglesey of Green River; brother, Zxander Isaac Anglesey of Green River; and several great aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Kenneth Robert Finstad and Kenneth Lee Maynard. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 29, 2008 NICK MOSER Funeral services for Nick Moser were conducted on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment followed in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers included Ryan Rosenbach, Nick Moser IV, Kole Egbert, Kasey Egbert, Michael Riley and Nick Riley. Honorary pallbearers included Marko Begovich, Ray Pecolar and Harry Chipp. Mr. Moser, 74, of 1029 Arapahoe, Rock Springs, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City. A lifelong resident of Superior and Rock Springs, he died following a sudden illness. He was born June 24, 1934, in Superior, the son of Nicholas Moser Sr. and Jane "Sissy" Edwards Moser, He attended schools in Superior and was a 1952 graduate of the Superior High School. He also attended college. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Mr. Moser married the former Barbara Lambert on Nov. 24, 1984 in Rock Springs. He was employed by Pacific Power and Light for more than 30 years as a foreman for the water department. He then transferred to the Jim Bridger Power Plant and retired as a foreman in 1998. Mr. Moser was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His interests included tinkering, hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Moser of Rock Springs; one son, Nicholas Moser III and wife Tina of Rock Springs; two daughters, Sandy Rosenbach and husband Randy of Rock Springs and Scilla Drake and husband Derric of Stillwater, Okla.; stepsons, Michael Riley and Dan Riley of Kansas City, Kan.; stepdaughter, Patricia Riley of Rock Springs; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one son, David Wayne Moser, who died Aug. 22, 2007. --- Fox Funeral Home, Dec 8, 2008 Tannya Reni Dye Tannya Reni Dye, 30, of Rock Springs, died Sunday, December 7, 2008 from injuries sustained in an auto pedestrian accident. She was born May 18, 1978 in Rock Springs, the daughter of Floyd and Sharon Widdison Jennings. She attended elementary and high school in Rock Springs. Tannya married Michael Paul Dye on June 19, 2002 in Las Vegas, Nevada. She had been employed as a truck driver for United Sites Services, formerly known as Nickel Ridge Portables. Her interests were spending time with her children and family, shopping, and camping. Survivors include her spouse, Michael Dye of Rock Springs; three sons, Bryon Adam Lincoln of Rock Springs, Michael and Shawn Dye, both of Twin Falls, Idaho; daughter, Heather Reni Norman of Rock Springs; mother, Sharon Jennings of Rock Springs; father-in-law, Gary Dye of Rock Springs; brothers, Floyd Allan Jennings Jr. and Thomas Jennings both of Rock Springs, and A.J. Jennings of Lebanon, Ohio; sisters, Cherie Jennings and Larea Davis, both of Rock Springs; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Floyd Jennings, mother-in-law, Betty Dye, grandparents, and niece Crystal Rose Jennings. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 12, 2008 at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. Friends may call 6-8 pm Thursday, December 11, 2008 and Friday one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Interment will take place in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 10, 2008 Don E. Fawbush Don E. Fawbush, 72, of 564 A Hoskins Lane, Rock Springs, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008 at his home. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 30 years and former resident of Electra, Texas, he died following a brief illness. He was born Aug. 31, 1936, in Little Rock, Ark., the son of Sam and Nora Lee Barber. He attended school in Little Rock and Coos Bay, Ore. He graduated from Marsh Field High School in Coos Bay in 1954. Mr. Fawbush attended the Wyoming Law Academy. He married the former Sharon Kay Thompson on Aug. 12, 1965, in Reno, Nev. Mr. Fawbush was employed by the Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office as a deputy sheriff for 10 years and retired in 1989. His interests included hunting, fishing, horses, shooting, spending time with his family and friends, cooking and the outdoors. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Sharon Fawbush of Rock Springs; one son, Clark Hager and wife Becky of Rock Springs; nine daughters, Sheri Anderson and husband Bill of Rock Springs, Carol Kerby of Ashland, Ore., Katie Mattison and Debra Guillinger and husband Mike, all of Kansas City, Kan., Lori Ring and husband Mike of Coos Bay, Jodie Fawbush of Ashland, Ore., Dawn Garvin and companion Mike of Heber, Ariz., and Diana Majko and husband Walter and Christi Peden and husband Preston, all of Rock Springs; two brothers, Thomas Bletch Fawbush Jr. of Del Hart, Texas, and Raymond "Butch" Fawbush of Oregon; 37 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews, including Pat and Ruth-Ellen Melton. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Alta Lucille Cooper. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, at the First United Methodist Church, 1515 Edgar St., Rock Springs. Interment will follow in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs and one hour prior to services Saturday at the church. --- Fox Funeral Home, Dec 10, 2008 Charles Kirts Charles Kirts, 54, of Rock Springs died Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at his home following a short illness. He was born December 4, 1954 in Lafayette, Indiana, the son of William and Katie McCormick Kirts. He attended schools in Lafayette and graduated from high school with the class of 1972. Charles married Libby McDaniel on April 10, 1990 in Rock Springs. He had been worked as a mechanic for 30 years and had been employed by 1st Choice Ford. His interests were his family and friends, hunting, water sports, golf and traveling. Survivors include his wife, Libby Kirts of Rock Springs; son, Chris Kirts and fiancé Ashley of Rock Springs; daughter, Shelley Irwin and husband Chuck of Rock Springs; brother, Velvet Kirts of Rock Springs; sisters, Vicki Zidar and husband Tom and Sue Davis all of Tucson, Arizona; mother, Katie Kirts of Tucson; mother-in-law, Helen Brotten and husband Will of Phoenix, Arizona; grandchildren, Jadyn and Hannah Irwin, River and Aspen Kirts; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, William Kirts, grandparents, Gus & Eunice Kirts, and father-in-law George McDaniel. Cremation has taken place at Fox Crematory. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday December 12, 2008 at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. Private family graveside service and inurnment will take place at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to Cowboys Against Cancer, 1893 Dewar Dr., Rock Springs, WY 82901 --- Casper Star Tribune, Dec 12, 2008 Catherine M. Lamorie CASPER - Services for Catherine M. Lamorie will be conducted at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008, at College Heights Baptist Church with Pastor Mike Cooper officiating. Viewing will be Monday, Dec. 15, 2008, at Bustard Funeral Home from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Interment will be at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008 at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery in Rock Springs. Catherine, 53, died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008 in Casper, following a short illness. She was born August 8, 1955, in Sullivan, MO, the daughter of Dennis and Mary (Ray) Stephens. She married her husband Gabe on August 6, 1981, in Rawlins, WY. Catherine was a member of the Baptist Church. She was outgoing; she loved to camp and spend time with her dog. Cathy overcame a lot of obstacles in her life. She went on to earn an Associates Degree from Casper College which she was very proud of. Cathy is survived by her husband, Gabe; one son, Claton; two brothers, Denny and Jerry; one sister, Sheryl L., and father, Dennis. --- Fox Funeral Home, Dec 12, 2008 James “Red” “JR” Wood James "Red" "JR" Wood , 80 of Rock Springs, died Thursday, December 11, 2008 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River after a lengthy illness. He was born February 11, 1928 in Comanche, Oklahoma, the son of James Roy and Esther V. Griffith Wood. He attended schools in Oklahoma and graduated from Addington High School with the class of 1946. Mr. Wood served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. He married Betty Faye Kielty on November 5, 1956 in Reno, Nevada. She preceded him in death on September 22, 2003. He had been employed for Haliburton for over 30 years. His interest were woodworking, gardening, traveling, and bike restoring. Survivors include daughter, Fawn Desanti of Rock Springs, and stepdaughter, Ginney Rollins and husband Russ of Green River; one sister, Valeria Horscher and husband Howard of Temple, Oklahoma; four grandchildren, Tiffany Novelo and husband Ramon of Grand Junction, Colorado, Amorette Nichole Hinderaker and husband James of Fargo, North Dakota, Natasha and Courtney Magenheimer both of Rock Springs; one grandson, Tristin Novelo of Grand Junction; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Wood, parents and one brother, Clinton Wood. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 15, 2008 at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way where friends may call 5-7 pm Sunday December 14, 2008 and Monday one hour prior to services. Interment will take place in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 13, 2008 MARY MARJORIE STOCKHOLM Memorial services for Mary Marjorie Stockholm were conducted on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. Inurnment followed in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mrs. Stockholm, 83, of Green River, Wyoming died Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008, at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. A Green River resident since 2000 and a former resident of Colorado, she died following a brief illness. She was born Dec. 25, 1924, in Sullivan,, Mo., the daughter of Henry and Stella McConnell Frisinger. She attended schools in Missouri. She married Wayne Stockholm on May 31, 1942, in Colorado. He preceded her in death on Sept. 4, 2002, in Green River. Mrs. Stockholm was machinist and laborer for the Candy-Factory. Her interests included painting, quilting and gardening. Survivors include one son, Gary Stockholm of Green River; one brother, Carl Frisinger of Denver; one sister, Lucille Fleharty of Denver; five grandchildren, Leslie Cover, Phillip Merrell, Marjorie Williams, Tina Mansfield and Zachary Stockholm; and great-grandchildren, Sheridan Cover, Morgan Williams, Robert Merrell, Shelby Cox, Devyn Merrell and Thomas Williams, all of Green River. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, and one daughter, Laura Allen. Cremation has taken place. --- Fox Funeral Home, Dec 15, 2008 Bulah Bell Nebeker Mudd On December 14, 2008 Bulah Bell Nebeker Mudd, age 82, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends. She will be sorely missed by her husband, Dwayne, and their "baby" Meggan puppy. Bulah was born February 13, 1926 in Tridell, Utah to Raymond and Lucy Nebeker. As a teenager she moved with her family to Rock Springs, Wyoming where she attended high school and met her first husband, Robert Beveridge. They raised two daughters, Sheron Beveridge Medill, and Sandy Beveridge. They later divorced She found her eternal mate, Dwayne Mudd in 1981 and they were married in the Salt Lake Temple in 1982. Dwayne and Bulah raised her second family of four sons and a daughter. She and Dwayne eventually moved to Salt Lake City in 1992, where she and her husband currently lived. Bulah is survived by her husband, Dwayne Mudd, daughters Sheron Medill and Sandy Beveridge, sons Rulon (Kathy) Mudd, Christopher (Tawny) Mudd, Raymond (Monica) Mudd, Dwayne Jr. (Tammy) Mudd, and daughter Jeannette; sisters Ona Nebeker Willett and Verna Nebeker West; 22 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister, Lora Nebeker McConkie and son Jonathan Mudd. Boots had a wonderful love and connection with her pets, whether dogs, cats, or birds, training them to do the most amazing tricks. She was a first-rate cook and excelled at making candy. Her divinity was known far and wide as the best. Without formal training, but with a great ‘ear' for music Boots taught herself to play the guitar, piano, and organ and served as her ward's organist for several years. With her sister, Verna, the "Nebeker Sisters' held a weekly radio show in Rock Springs during the 1950's, where they would sing songs that the radio audience requested. Their local familiarity even landed them a trip to Denver to sing on the then famous Horace Heidt Talent Show. This duo, with their melodic renditions and yodeling, could quickly get their audiences' toes tapping. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon, Friday, December 19, 2008 at the Rock Springs Foothill Ward Chapel, 3315 White Mountain Boulevard, Rock Springs, Wyoming. The family will receive friends at a viewing Thursday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Fox Mortuary, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs and Friday from 11:00-11:45 at the chapel prior to services. Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 16, 2008 Rogers dies on Dec. 13 Jim R. Rogers, 61, died Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, in Rock Springs from injuries sustained in an auto accident. He was born Dec. 15, 1946 in Gunnison, Utah, the son of Harold Lee Rogers Sr. and Helen Tooth. He attended schools in American Fork, Utah, and graduated from American Fork High School with the class of 1965. He worked in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and served two tours of duty. He married Julia Russon in American Fork. They divorced in 1988. He owned and operated Rogers Welding in Rock Springs for the past eight years. Mr. Rogers was a member of the High Desert Riders and various gun clubs. Survivors include one son, Justin Rogers of Rock Springs; brother, Harold Rogers Jr. of Ogden, Utah, Wayne Rogers and wife Debbie of St. George, Utah, and Rick Rogers and wife Wanda of Evanston; one sister, Judy Taylor and husband Larry of Cedar City, Utah; four grandchildren, Ryle Rogers of Rock Springs, Orion Rogers of Provo, Utah, Tyler Rogers of Evanston and Alexis Rogers of Rock Springs; several aunts and uncles; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Helen Rogers; and one son, Wesley James Rogers. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008, at the Fox Funeral Home. Additional services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008, at the Wing Mortuary, 118 E. Main St., Lehi, Utah. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 20, 2008 GARRICK JAY BYBEE Funeral services for Garrick Jay Bybee were conducted Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, at the LDS Stake Center in Green River. Interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery. Mr. Bybee, 18, died Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. He was born Oct. 22, 1990, in Ogden, Utah, the son of Rick and Mistie "Worden Bybee. He attended school in Ogden, Omaha, Neb., and Green River. He was employed at Dominoes Pizza as a driver. Mr. Bybee was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was on the Green River High School tennis team for four years. His interests included sports, baseball, football, wrestling, snowboarding, hanging out with his friends and family, camping, riding four-wheelers, teasing his niece and nephews and making people laugh. Survivors include his parents, Rick and Mistie Bybee of Green River; one brother, Corey "Dude" Worden of Green River; two sisters, Rikki “Panky" Bybee and Shantel Stevenson and husband Brett; nephew, Nathan Stevenson of Green River; niece, Shadie Stevenson of Green River; paternal grandparents, Rod and Peggy Bybee of Farmington, Utah; maternal grandmother, Lynda Worden of Ogden; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Richard "Grandpa Buddy" Worden; paternal great-grandfathers, Jay Bybee and E.V. Cutler; paternal great-grandmother, Juanita Cutler; maternal great-grandfather, Rex Jolley; and maternal great-grandmother, Lalee Petersen. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 20, 2008 RONALD WAYNE CASH Funeral services for Ronald Wayne Cash were conducted Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, at the Rock Creek Baptist Church. The Rev. Richard Zimmer conducted the services. Mr. Cash, 49, of Shawnee, Okla., died Monday, Dec. 8, 2008, at the OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City. He was born Sept. 7, 1959, in Hugoton, Kan., the son of George Charles Cash and Frances Allene (Osborne) Cash. He graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1977. He married Kim Taylor. She preceded him in death in 1999. He married Tammy Miller on May 28, 2006. Mr. Cash worked in law enforcement for the Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office before retiring. He had been working for St. Crispin in Seminole, Okla., as a maintenance tech. His interests included motorcycles, music and playing bass guitar, woodworking, family life, guns, knives, hunting and fishing. His survivors include his wife, Tammy Cash of Shawnee; parents, Bud and Allene Cash of Shawnee; daughter, Nikki Cash of Reno, Nev.; stepsons, Russell Tyler and wife Sue Anne of Wyoming, D.J. Steen and Dakota Steen of Shawnee and Will Kutsch and wife Amanda of California; stepdaughter, Jessica Rodriquez and husband Justin of Wyoming; brothers, Charlie Cash and wife Chris of Shawnee and Steve Cash of Texas; sister, Reta Ortega; step-grandchildren, Will and Ladyn; nieces and nephews, Kristy, Sharon Laubach and husband Eric, Cassiee and Aaron and Charles and wife Kim; and great-nieces, Kristin, Savanna and Karleigh. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kim Cash; and maternal and paternal grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 20, 2008 SUSAN CRUZ GLON DENVER – Services for Susan Cruz Glon were conducted Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, at Smoky Hill Vineyard in Denver: Additional services were conducted Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. She was put to rest at the Riverview Cemetery with her parents. Mrs. Glon, 62, of Denver, died Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008, at the Swedish Hospital. She suffered a brain aneurysm on Nov. 29, 2008. She was born Nov. 16, 1946, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Fred J. and Mildred Cruz. She graduated from Green River High School with the class of 1965. She lived in Green River until 2001, when she moved to Denver to be close to her family. She organized competitive middle school and junior high drill team squads in the 1980s. She worked at Comcast in Denver. Her interests included crafts, home decorating, quilting, scrapbooking, grandchildren and her family's school activities. Her survivors include four daughters, Jackie Lynn Woodward and husband Chad and Melissa Mascarenas and husband Barry, all of Denver, Terri Salcedo and husband Pete of Riverton and Kasey Enzminger and husband Chris of Denver; 11 grandchildren, Chance Salcedo, Michael Glon, Jordan Johnson, Cameron Glon, Connor Mascarenas, Trevor Salcedo, Kelsee Mascarenas, Jaxon Enzminger, Tinley Enzminger and Hailey and Carson Woodward; two great-granddaughters, Ema and Jayden Salcedo; two sisters, Harriet Hoover of Denver and Jackie Fabian and husband George of Green River; one brother, John Cruz of Salt Lake City; niece and nephews, Todd Fabian of Lodi, Calif., Monica Lounsbery of Las Vegas and Scott Hoover; Mesa, Ariz.; aunts and uncles, Liz and Glen Butcher of Green River and Daniel and Sammi Hoffman of Cupertino, Calif.; and cousin, Mike and Rhonda Butcher of Rock Springs. --- Green River Star, Dec 24, 2008 Thomas Alfred Carrillo Thomas Alfred Carrillo, 79, of Rock Springs passed away Dec. 20, 2008, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Carrillo died following a brief illness. He was born Aug. 9, 1929, in Mount Harris, Colo., the son of the late John M. and Teresina Hartt Carrillo. Carrillo attended and graduated in 1947 from Rock Springs High School. He also attended Wyoming Tech to become a mechanic and graduated at the top of his class in 1969. He married the former Peggy Jo Paxton on Nov. 12, 1949, in Green River. Carrillo was in the Wyoming National Guard 141st Tank Battalion and had an honorable discharge in March of 1956. He was employed by several construction companies as a truck driver. He also was employed by Bridger Coal Company as a coal hauler and retired Dec. 13, 1991, following 15 years of service. His hobbies included spending time with his family painting and woodworking. He loved collecting belt buckles and old-fashioned model-car kits. He is survived by his wife Peggy Carrillo of 59 years; one daughter Janice Lundgren and husband Rodger Lundgren Sr. of Green River; one brother Louie Carrillo and wife Billie of Reliance; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather Richardo Barela; four sons Tommy, Albert, Jimmy and Steven Carrillo; one brother Manuel Carrillo; one sister Laura Maestas; and several nephews. Funeral services were conducted today at Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Cremation will follow at the Vase White Mountain Crematory and inurnment will be in the spring. The family of Thomas A. Carrillo respectfully suggests that donations in his memory be made to Thomas A. Carrillo Memorial Fund, c/o 1st Bank, P.O. Box 820, Rock Springs, WY 82902 --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 27, 2008 ROBERT GLEN MOSES Funeral services for Robert Glen Moses were conducted Monday, Dec. 22, 2008, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Interment followed in the Paul J. Wataha Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Moses, 78, of 1516 Collins St., Rock Springs, died Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008, in Evanston. A lifetime resident of Rock Springs, he had been in ill health for the past year. He was born March 10, 1930, in Rock Springs, the son of Candido and Helen Pimental Moses. He attended school in Superior and Laramie and was a graduate of Superior High School with the class of 1948. He also attended the University of Wyoming. He married the former LaRue Coggins on July 21, 1951, in Rock Springs. Mr. Moses had been the owner and operator of Rock Springs Honda Toyota since 1964. His interests included working, hunting, fishing and most sports. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, LaRue Moses of Rock Springs; daughter, Karen West of Las Vegas; son, Wayne Moses of Rock Springs; three sisters, Helen “Gloria" Bennett and husband Leroy and Delores Kiser and husband Albert, all of Rock Springs, and Betty A. Marchetti and husband Fred of Pinedale; six grandchildren, Robert Brandon Moses and Dustin Wayne Moses and wife Anna, all of Rock Springs, Nathan Moses of Las Vegas, Julie Harrison and husband Harry of San Diego and Carrie West and Keith West and wife Gina, all of Las Vegas, five great-grandchildren, Dylan West, Bryce Moses, Novaleigh Moses, Azra Moses and Jack Harrison; several nieces and nephews; daughters-in-law, Tammy Moses of Las Vegas and Margaret Moses of Park City, Utah; and son-in-law, Chuck West of Las Vegas. He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Charles Fred Kenney; and one son, Dan Moses. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 27, 2008 FAITH EVELYN NIELSEN A mass of Christian burial for Faith Evelyn Nielsen was celebrated Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. A parish rosary was recited Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008, at the church. Interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Nielsen, 66, of 350 Fir Green River, died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County surrounded by family and friends. A resident of Green River since 1970, she died after a two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer. She was born on Oct. 10, 1942, in Boston, the daughter of Herman and Evelyn Ramsey. She attended school in Strausburg, Va., and was a 1960 graduate of the Strasburg High School. She attended and graduated from King's Daughters School of Nursing in Martinsburg, W.Va., in 1963. She was the honored graduate of her nursing class. She married Roger Nielsen on Dec. 30, 1964, in Martinsburg. Mrs. Nielsen had a variety of nursing responsibilities in her 38-year nursing career before retiring in 2001. She worked in hospital nursing and industrial nursing, was an office nurse in several doctors' offices and, for the last 20 years, worked as a school nurse in Green River. Her interests included cooking for family and friends, volunteering in many civic and church activities, family activities, traveling and British comedies on PBS. Survivors include her husband, Roger of Green River; two sons, Eric Nielsen of Green River and Brett Nielsen and companion Heather Paustian of Casper; one granddaughter, Stephenie Young and her mother Crystal of Green River; one brother, Peter Ramsey and wife Sandy of Sacramento, Calif.; five sisters, Roberta Shifflett and husband Donnie of Clearbrook, Va., Virginia Lakey and husband Walter of Palmyra, Va., Kelly Ramsey of Front Royal, Va., Barbara Plauger and husband Frank of Woodstock, Va., and Jeannie Alford and husband Len of Conway, S.C.; and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 30, 2008 Jennifer Callahan May Jennifer Callahan May, 39, of 525 Ridge Ave., Rock Springs, died Friday, Dec. 26, 2008, at her home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Beaverton, Ore., she died suddenly. She was born June 27, 1969, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Michael and Janice Lea Harris Callahan. She married Pete Zanetti on Dec. 6, 1988. They later divorced. She married Mike May on Aug. 28, 1999, in Rock Springs. She worked as a waitress at Applebee's. Her interests included spending time with family, especially her grandsons; eating Chinese food and watching movies. Survivors include her husband, Mike May of Rock Springs; mother, Janice Callahan; one son, Billy Zanetti of Rock Springs; one stepson, Mikey May of Rock Springs; two daughters, Nicole Bundy and husband Brenton and Morgan Zanetti, all of Rock Springs; two stepdaughters, Tasha Jackson and Brittany May, both of Rock Springs; four brothers, Michael Callahan of Susanville, Calif., Scott Callahan of Jackson, Jerry Callahan of Rock Springs and John Callahan and wife Sue of Peoria, Ariz.; seven sisters, Mae Callahan of Oakland, Calif., Sue McCallister and Sarah Callahan, both of Susanville, Teri Facinelli of Rock Springs, Robin Salai and husband Dan of Fairview, W.Va., Tonja Vessels and husband Kent and Denise Price and husband Alex, all of Rock Springs; mother-in-law, Alice May of Rock Springs; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Ernest and Virginia Cordova of Rock Springs; four grandchildren, Caden Bundy, Bradley Zanetti, Rylan May and Ashlyn Jackson; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Mike Callahan; two nephews, Andrew Callahan and P.J. Callahan; maternal and paternal grandparents; and companion, Ted Cordova Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Richard Calber will conduct the services. Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008, at the Vase Chapel and again one hour prior to services Wednesday at the chapel. Cremation will follow. --- Green River Star, Dec 31, 2008 Fredrick “Fred” Metheo Giovanini Fredrick 'Fred' Matheo Giovanini, 61, of Rock Springs passed away Dec. 24, 2008, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Giovanini had been in ill health for the past three years. He was born July 1, 1947, in Rock Springs, the son of George A. and Lydia M. Zancanella Giovanini. Giovanini attended school in Rock Springs and was a 1966 graduate of Rock Springs High School. He was a United States Army veteran of the Vietnam War serving from 1972 to 1974. He was employed with the City of Rock Springs and the Civic Center and retired in 2007. His interests included NASCAR Racing and spending time with his family. He was also a member of the CCW Motor Racing Pit Crew. He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community. He is survived by his mother Lydia M. Giovanini of Rock Springs; one son Fred Giovanini Jr. and wife Michelle of Evanston; three daughters Lydia C. Giovanini of Westminster, Colo., Kathi Chart and husband Dave of Highlands Ranch, Colo., and Tyra Chrismon of Hurricane, Utah; two sisters Mary Agnes Giovanini of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Janet James and husband Deane of Rock Springs; 10 grandchildren; four nieces and one nephew. He was preceded in death by his father George A. Giovanini, one daughter Crissie Sue and one son Bryant. Following cremation, memorial services were conducted today at Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Military graveside services and inurnment were conducted by the American Legion Archie Hay Post 24 at the St. Joseph’s Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. ---